Show e the Hostess with you entertain this Christmas this no more gala time fa year for planning parties other and the possibilities are There fire parties tailor-made for any size home Tor of or semi-formal dinner or New year's Day A table set with your prettiest linens and perfect in every detail and laden with good things to eat Is a lovely way to Add a gracious air to your setting with always a reflection of good Unusual candles can be made at home with a minimum of Melt down old candles and adding pieces of crayon for Just for why not a can dy-making party Creating luscious treats becomes a party instead of a chore when two or more combine efforts and And while we're discussing why not combine forces with friends for a wreath Arrange ahead of time for all the red snow-and-paint and tools you'll Thinly-sliced fruitcake or doughnuts and cocoa will top off the Other party suggestions might A tree-trimmers If you're fortunate enough to have a make it a hearth-side supper and serve it keep it Sloppy-Joe potato a salad might comprise your basic A holiday featuring dainty cookies hors d' and tea or punch served from a beautiful silver service or gleaming Cream puffs lightly dusted with powdered sugar and placed on a paper doily arc delicious Brunch or coffee at 10 a.m. A nice way to welcome the Serve an array of a molded salad and hot or mulled A clever favor on each snack-tray adds a special note e. a corsage you made yourself from tiny bells and A bridge luncheon or evening session of A miniature centerpiece on each table adds a Christmas-y For cither dessert or try ice cream or gelatin molded in cone-shaped paper Peel the paper and Invert the cone on the Green gelatin makes a Christmas tree when topped with a cherry vanilla Ice cream capped with a gumdrop and foil and hola creates an The variations on this idea are Cake Christmas trees can also be in the cone cups and frosted An open A and lavishly decorated table in your living room can be loaded with chips and and cheeses a Yule What more cordial way to say during the Make your own glamorous centerpiece for the Yule to Ideas found Christmas adding your personal touch Treats for the carolers and youngsters deliver gifts to your home are a happy Popcorn balls on sticks and homemade lollipops are an Inspiration Buffet supper Defore Christmas church services or on New Year's Eve is a convenient way to when space is Countless attractive and hearty for a buffet supper can be found in the December magazine Whatever the ever the occasion you j play the part of a hostess this Be use your and this will be an memorable holiday |