365 Ways to Prepare for Christmas

By David E. Monn

Book Overview

No holiday is more joyously anticipated than Christmas. It is a time to share, to entertain, to party, to give, to celebrate--and it is also a time when there seems never to be enough time! With simple, straightforward solutions, 365 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS puts the fun back into holiday preparations. The commonsense tips for avoiding the December crush include such simple, easy-to-do ideas as: ? recipes for flavored vinegars and condiments ? drying spring and summer flowers for holiday bouquets ? memorable edibles such as Chocolate Applesauce Cake ? making easy ornaments such as Paper Snowflakes ? complete menus for everything from a Holiday Cocktail Party to a Christmas Eve Open House With a place to record gift, card, and party guest lists, a template to create individualized gift tags, a host of recipes both new and traditional, 365 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS is guaranteed to be the only Christmas book you'll ever need.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060170484
• ISBN13: 9780060170486
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.1" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Timeless treasure for Christmas

This book is not new, but is still a lovely hardcover book that is a great hostess gift or Christmas gift. It is full of 365 numbered tips, recipes, traditions, and ideas to make your holidays special. Very affordable--nice to give or receive. The book is not elaborate, but still has nice drawings throughout to show the bow or craft or ornament that you're making. A++++ in my book!

A Keeper!

I bought this book about 10 years ago, when I was first setting up my own house for Christmas. I read it cover-to-cover as soon as I got it, and have referred to it periodically since then. Many of the ideas aren't my style, but even those get me thinking, and there are plenty of other ideas to use/adapt. There are no pictures to inspire, but the writing is crisp, the ideas are good, and the text is easy-to-read. The chapters cover: Getting ready throughout the year Preparing/buying gifts, wrap, cards, etc. (including food gifts) Decorating the home/garden The tree Entertaining (including recipes) Traditions Some of my favorite ideas/recipes are the "Braided Wreath for Birdies" (a bread wreath with birdseed), "Winter Wonderland Centerpiece," and an never-fail party favorite, "Chocolate Indiscretions" (not quite a sin, just an indiscretion). I've considered picking up this newer edition to check for updates and new ideas -- and just because my paperback one is falling apart.

Great Book!

If you actually counted every idea this book suggests, you'd come up with loads more than 365, not to mention all the ideas of your own it inspires you to come up with! Entertaining, gift suggestions, wrappings, decorating, addresses for mail-order companies, recipes & lots more, all in one book. This is the book I've been wanting for years