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Christmas Planning

Follow our Christmas planning tips for effortless holiday hosting the Southern way. We have gift wrapping advice, cookie decorating tips, and festive menus filled with Southern charm for every type of Christmas gathering. 

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Bed with festive sheets and pillow, mini Christmas tree, and Macaroons for Santa
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5 Ways To Make Holiday Decorations More Colorful And Personal
Christmas lights on a house in the snow
5 Mistakes You're Probably Making With Your Christmas Lights
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Walmart And Aldi Promise To Lower Prices On Holiday Essentials
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64 Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas For A Dazzling Holiday
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17 Festive Party Ideas For "Christmas in July"
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Classic Christmas China Patterns You'll Want To Collect
Couple Stringing Lights on Christmas Tree
4 Ways To Hang Lights On A Christmas Tree
Gregory Cohen in his candymaking shop with a pan of candy canes
This Tallahassee Candymaker Still Twists Candy Canes By Hand
Elevated view of the Biltmore Home and front lawn during a cloudy evening
A Christmastime Visit To The Biltmore Will Transport You To The Gilded Age
Keenan Living Room with Christmas Tree
12 Old-School Christmas Eve Traditions We’ll Never Give Up
Christmas Cookbooks
The 7 Best Christmas Cookbooks, According To Our Editors
Spice-Rubbed Tenderloin with Mustard-Cream Sauce
How Much Beef Tenderloin To Buy For Your Holiday Dinner
Christmas Gift Exchange Party
Learn How To Play Dirty Santa—The Best Christmas Game Ever
Santa on his Cell Phone
Forget Stamps: You Can Reach Santa Claus By Phone
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How To Mail a Homemade Cake
Christmas Card Etiquette
7 Etiquette Tips For Polished Christmas Cards
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55 Fun Christmas Activities For Kids And Families
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5 Christmas Card Grammar Mistakes To Avoid This Year
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12 Items You Should Always Keep In Your Kitchen During The Holiday Season
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38 Christmas Party Ideas That Guarantee A Festive Event
Christmas Card Display
When Is The Appropriate Time To Send Christmas Cards?
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12 Nostalgic Scents To Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
Male hands water a potted Christmas tree
How Often You Should Be Watering Your Christmas Tree
Gingerbread Cookies
25 Christmas Traditions To Start This Year
Woman and daughter in front of christmas tree
18 Best Christmas Experiences To Share With Your Daughter
Kennedy Family At White House On Christmas
5 Mistakes I’ll Never Again Make When Hosting The Holidays
Vintage Family Christmas Photo
When Did We Start Including Photos On Our Christmas Cards?
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Why Giving A Christmas Wish List Is A Gift In Itself
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Holiday Etiquette Tips All Southerners Should Know
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25 Christmas Table Settings For A Festive Holiday Meal
1950s Christmas tree with presents
Is It Good Manners To Ask Someone What They Want For Christmas
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5 Simple Ways To Thank Your Mail Carrier This Holiday Season
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This Costco Hack Will Make Holiday Hosting A Breeze
Dana Wolter Living Room Decoated for Christmas
12 Cheerful Ways To Add Christmas Décor To Every Room
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Why Do My Sugar Cookies Spread Out While Baking?
Christmas Cookies
The Right Way To Make And Freeze Christmas Cookies