The Big Book of Christmas

A treasury of holiday ideas, recipes, decorating tips, menus for entertaining family and friends, and everything you need to deck the halls and make your holidays sparkle.

Capture the holiday spirit in style with this festive guide created by the experts at Southern Living. Its approach is fresh and fun, with delightful decorating schemes, easy seasonal recipes, and helpful planners to make everything go smoothly.

Brought to life with beautiful photography, this indispensable idea book features delicious, contemporary holiday menus, cocktails and small bites, glorious desserts, and tips for decorating the table, tree, mantel, and every room in the house.

There are step-by-step instructions for creating wreaths, decorations, and gifts to wrap up and share. Helpful guidelines on everything from inviting guests, planning ahead, setting up a buffet and bar, and cooking for a crowd will keep you organized throughout this busy season.

It all adds up to a beautiful, git-ready feast of inspiration that makes the holidays just what they should be: one of life’s great pleasures for both the guests and the host.