Decorating

Holiday Countdown

Decorating for the Holidays

Tabletops, mantels, staircases, and gifts are done in style

Decorating with Poinsettias

Easy decorating ideas for the Christmas star

Bethlehem, NH: Perfect Christmas Trees

Stained Glass Cookies and Ornaments

Edible ornaments are fun cooking project

Holiday Tradition: Decorating Garden Style

SLIDE SHOW: Luminary Tradition

Craft: Make Festive Dessert Toppers

Gretchen Dow Simpson Decorates for Christmas

A fine artist decorates in a simple and elegant style

Gifts

Gift Tags: Make Your Own

Print-and-go holiday gift tags

Best 5: Eco Shops

Green goods for home and on the go

Yankee Magazine's Best New England Recipes

Inspired Ideas: Custom Cake Plates

Whether whimsically patterned or elegantly simple, these personalized cake plates add a festive touch to any celebration.

Crafts: More Felt Ornament Patterns and Instructions

Entertaining

No-Fuss Thanksgiving Dinner

How to roast the perfect bird, recipes for sides

Thanksgiving Timeline

Start planning one week ahead of time

How to Have a Holiday Cookie Swap

Share recipes with friends

15 Practical Party Tips

Help for holiday hosts

Side Dish Recipes

Braided Holiday Brunch Loaf

Make this easy braided holiday brunch loaf. Yankee food editor Annie B. Copps shows you how in four simple steps.

Holiday Tradition: Cookie Decorating Party

Destinations

Portsmouth, NH: A Timeless Christmas

Caroling, holiday lights, and even Scrooge himself