Make things easier on yourself, for heaven's sake — and for the sake of truly enjoying the holiday with your family

This year get real about what you can and cannot handle, and remember the joys of spending time with the ones you love

What winter rituals mean the most to you and yours? Post your stories and pictures

Party guests can bring more to the table than just the food. Enlisting help with setup, decorations and drinks spreads the work and the fun

Perfume your garden with aromas from richly spicy to lightly sweet, without sacrificing an inch of color

Create a focal point with a small chunk of a big hue

Give red a rest. Let these daring hues take the spotlight instead for a rose garden that turns heads