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Christmas Planning

Follow our Christmas planning tips for effortless holiday hosting the Southern way. We have gift wrapping advice, cookie decorating tips, and festive menus filled with Southern charm for every type of Christmas gathering. 

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5 Ways To Make Overnight Holiday Guests Feel Right At Home
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Holiday Foods You Can And Can’t Take Through Security, According To The TSA
Pork Crown Roast
The Best Thing To Eat For Christmas Eve Dinner, According To Our Readers
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The 6 Biggest Holiday Gift Shopping Mistakes To Avoid
Cluttered Pantry Open Shelves
6 Pantry Items You Need To Toss Before Christmas
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7 Things You Should Always Do When Hosting Overnight Guests With Kids
Christmas Dinnerware Southern Living Collection Dillard's
10 Christmas Serving Pieces Every Southern Host Should Own
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Is It Rude To Attend Multiple Parties In One Night? Here’s What Etiquette Experts Say
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7 Things You Need To Toss From Your Freezer Before Christmas
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
The One Thing You Should Never Bring To A Holiday Potluck
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5 Childhood Christmas Traditions We'll Never Outgrow
Matching Christmas Pajamas
How Matching Family Pajamas Became A Beloved Holiday Tradition
Classic Green Christmas Tablesetting
5 Holiday Dinnerware Trends You'll See In Southern Homes This Christmas
Nutcracker Tea at The Charleston Place
Live Like Eloise At This Magical Charleston Hotel
Katie Hyatt Christmas Tabletop
How To Find And Style Vintage Christmas Decor Like A Collector
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7 Things Our Editors Buy At Walmart During The Holiday Season
Family Holiday Photo
The One Tip For Taking The Best Family Holiday Photos, According To Photographers
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The 16 Best Holiday Things To Do In Orlando, Florida, This Year
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4 Expert Tips For Traveling With Gifts This Holiday Season
Christmas carriage ride in New Orleans
This Southern City Is An Unexpected Christmas Destination But It Has A Magic All Its Own
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This Legendary Hotel Is One Of Nashville's Best Holiday Traditions
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The One Holiday Decor Color Palette You'll See Everywhere This Year, According To Designers
Stovetop potpourri
This Vintage Southern Living Recipe Makes My House Smell Like Christmas
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Why You Should Always Have A Christmas Wish List, No Matter Your Age
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Experience An Old-Timey Christmas in This Charming North Carolina Town
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8 Traditional Holiday Etiquette Rules Experts Say No Longer Apply
Cullman, Alabama
The 18 Cutest Christmas Towns In The South
Tweetsie Christmas Main Street
5 Magical Holiday Train Rides Around The South
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This Is The Best Day To Go Holiday Shopping—And It’s Not Black Friday
Vintage Christmas Ornaments
12 Old-Fashioned Christmas Traditions That Deserve A Comeback
Bold and Bright Christmas Tree
The Right Time To Put Up Your Christmas Tree, According To Our Readers
2020 Let It Glow light show at Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee.
10 Best Christmas Towns In Tennessee—From Racetracks To Mountain Getaways
Christmas Gift Exchange Party
Learn How To Play Dirty Santa—The Best Christmas Game Ever
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The Tradition Behind The Chrismon Tree
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Forget Stamps: You Can Reach Santa Claus By Phone
Ice Skating
55 Fun Christmas Activities For Kids And Families
Stocking By Christmas Tree
Where To Hang A Stocking Without A Mantle
St. Nicholas boots
Why St. Nicholas Day Is The Holiday Tradition My Kids Will Always Remember
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5 Mistakes You're Probably Making With Your Christmas Lights
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70 Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas For A Dazzling Holiday
Sandman
17 Festive Party Ideas For "Christmas in July"
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Classic Christmas China Patterns You'll Want To Collect
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4 Ways To Hang Lights On A Christmas Tree
Elevated view of the Biltmore Home and front lawn during a cloudy evening
A Christmastime Visit To The Biltmore Will Transport You To The Gilded Age
Keenan Living Room with Christmas Tree
12 Old-School Christmas Eve Traditions We’ll Never Give Up
Spice-Rubbed Tenderloin with Mustard-Cream Sauce
How Much Beef Tenderloin Per Person To Buy For Your Dinner
Mail a Cake
How To Mail a Homemade Cake
Christmas Card Etiquette
7 Etiquette Tips For Polished Christmas Cards
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12 Items You Should Always Keep In Your Kitchen During The Holiday Season
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40 Christmas Party Ideas That Guarantee A Festive Event
Christmas Card Display
When Is The Appropriate Time To Send Christmas Cards?
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12 Christmas Scents That Make Your Home Smell Like The Holidays
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How Often You Should Be Watering Your Christmas Tree
Gingerbread Cookies
25 Christmas Traditions To Start This Year
Vintage Family Christmas Photo
When Did We Start Including Photos On Our Christmas Cards?
potluck etiquette
9 Holiday Etiquette Tips All Southerners Should Know
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30 Christmas Table Settings For A Festive Holiday Meal
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Is It Good Manners To Ask Someone What They Want For Christmas