Author Description

Celebrate the Christmas season, American style, with eight innovative menus and dozens of clever decorating and gift-giving ideas designed to rekindle cherished traditions and create enchanting new ones. The Christmas season is a time for being with family and friends, for mixing ageless traditions and new ideas. "American Christmas" will help you discover fresh ways to entertain with festive menus, handmade party favors, and colorful decorations. Eight celebratory occasions--from a New England cookie exchange to a cozy fireside Christmas Eve supper, or a Wine Country Christmas dinner--showcase the true Christmas spirit. Detailed plans help you stay organized.