Holidays & Entertaining

Whether you're celebrating a holiday or just hosting for fun, you should make the most of it. Here are our best holiday and entertaining ideas, from recipes to décor ideas to gift guides.

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Yankee Candle’s Famous Fall Scents Are Quietly on Sale at Amazon (Yes, Even Spiced Pumpkin)

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Forget Dinner Parties—Café-Style Hosting Is the New Way to Entertain at Home

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Even Ina Garten Gets Nervous About Throwing Dinner Parties—Here’s How She Makes Hosting Less Stressful for Herself

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Al Fresco Dining Season Is Here—Everything You Need for an Easy, Stylish Summer Picnic

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These 5-Star Shaved Onion Patty Melts Are the Ultimate July 4th Burger Upgrade

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12 Crowd-Pleasing 4th of July Side Dishes That Belong at Every Cookout and BBQ

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A Christmas in July Celebration Might Just Be the Boost Your Summer Needs—Here's Why

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25 Powerful Juneteenth Quotes About Hope and Resilience to Celebrate Freedom Day

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Hotel-Worthy Hosting Touches That Are Guaranteed to Impress All of Your Guests

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10 Trader Joe's Treats That Belong in Every Easter Basket

Cheryl's Assorted Easter Cookies, 24-count

12 Adorable Easter Treats You Can Buy at Costco

Why You’re Seeing Yellow Caps on Coke Bottles This Season

Our Best Cooking & Entertaining Advice (25th Birthday)

14 of Our Best Cooking and Entertaining Tips Ever, According to Our Editors

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Ina Garten Just Shared the Appetizer She's Making for Game Day This Weekend—and We're Making It Now Too

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12 Thoughtful and Sweet Costco Valentine's Day Gifts for All of Your Loved Ones

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12 Worthwhile Costco Buys That'll Feed a Crowd on Football Sunday

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REAL SIMPLE and Minted Collabed on the Prettiest Spring Collection

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How to Store Your Artificial Christmas Tree So It Lasts—and Makes Decorating Easier Next Year

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14 Festive Breakfast Recipes to Make Christmas Morning

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7 Trader Joe's Items That'll Elevate Your Holiday Cooking, According to a Former Crew Member

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hosting a Dinner Party, According to an Event Planner

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Ina Garten Always Uses This Formula for Deciding How Much Food to Serve—and It's Brilliant

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Walmart’s Holiday Mug Collection Includes Designs That Look Like Vintage Christmas Decorations

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8 Things to Declutter Before Christmas to Ensure a Stress-Free Holiday

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6 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Day That Will Help Kickstart Your Resolutions, According to Psychologists

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How to Safely Store and Organize Christmas Decorations, According to Pro Organizers

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Cozy Celebrating May Be Just What You Need This Holiday Season

POINSETTIA 'CORTEZ RED' IN CONTAINER - EUPHORBIA PULCHERRIMA, CHRISTMAS

8 Holiday Home Items to Shop From Trader Joe’s Before It's Too Late

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The Secret to Keeping Your Christmas Wreath Fresh All Season Long, According to Florists

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12 Holiday Products Trader Joe's Employees Recommend to Everyone

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7 Holiday Items You Really Don't Need to Buy (No Matter How Tempted You Are)

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The Minimalist Gift-Giving Trend That Will Make Your Holiday Season More Meaningful (and Less Wasteful)

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10 Things to Know Before Buying Your First Christmas Tree, According to Pros

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My Friends Always Say I Give the Best Gifts—Here's My Secret

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The Simple Guide to Buying (and Enjoying) Champagne

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Have Some Holiday Fun

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How to Place a Meat Thermometer in Your Turkey the Right Way, According to Butterball

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10 Christmas Decorations to Avoid—Plus What to Shop Instead, According to an Interior Designer

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We Asked Sommeliers to Choose the Best Wines for Every Thanksgiving Dish

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Doing This Baking Step Ahead of Time Saves Me So Much Hassle During the Holidays

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See the Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish in Your State

Red pepper walnut knots

Red Pepper Walnut Knots

Smoked gouda pepper cheese puffs

Smoked Gouda and Pepper Cheese Puffs

Savory Baked Feta

Mediterranean Baked Feta Appetizer

Gingerbread Pretzel Popcorn

Our Gingerbread Pretzel Popcorn Recipe Makes a Great Holiday Gift—or Snack

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Here’s When to Put Your Turkey in the Oven for a Perfectly Timed Thanksgiving

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9 Essential Food Safety Rules Every Thanksgiving Host Should Know, According to Experts

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Planning to Grill Your Turkey This Thanksgiving? Follow These 11 Tips for Perfect Results

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How to Cook Every Type of Ham for Perfect, Juicy Results

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8 Trader Joe's Holiday Items That Will Save You Hours in the Kitchen

Best and Worst Times Holiday Travel

The Best (and Worst) Times to Travel and Do Your Shopping

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How to Clean Brussels Sprouts Before You Cook With Them

Preparing Stuffed Turkey with Vegetables and Other Ingredients for Holidays

Here's Exactly When You Need to Start Thawing Your Turkey

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12 Costco Items That Will Help You Host an Easy (and Inexpensive) Holiday Party

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33 Under-$50 Holiday Decorations to Make Your Home the Most Festive One on the Block

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Layered Potatoes With Garlic Herb Butter

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Holiday Negroni Cocktail

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Hosting Thanksgiving? Cross These 7 Things Off Your List Now for a More Stress-Free Holiday

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How to Host a Small Thanksgiving (That Still Feels Special)

Ricotta Roll-Ups In Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

15 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes Every Guest Will Love

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8 Timeless Ways to Decorate for the Holidays (So You Can Stop Buying New Decor)

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I Budgeted $100 for Holiday Decorations This Year—Here’s What Made It Into My Cart

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7 Holiday Decor Trends That Will Dominate the Festive Season