Host a Cookie Swap
Add renewed warmth and sparkle to your holiday season. Get your girlfriends together to bake and swap cookies.
How to host a cookie swap
6 artful ways to package cookies as gifts




Organize a Craft Party
'Tis the season to be crafty! From storage solutions to setting a budget, Peter Walsh has everything you need to plan an interactive day—or night—with friends and family.
Bring your own scissors…




Throw a Theme Party!
From a holiday movie night—complete with snack ideas and trivia contests—to a cookie swap, these gatherings are overflowing with holiday cheer!
Celebrate the season




Holiday Movie Night
Nothing makes the season bright like a grumpy Grinch, a wintry musical and a black-and-white classic. Customize your soiree with treats and décor inspired by your favorite holiday film. Then, take the quiz!
Calling all film fanatics!



The Perfect Outfit
O magazine creative director Adam Glassman has the get-ready guide to going out during the holiday party season. Where to start, how to accessorize and what to avoid.
20 ways to dress up
What to wear to an office party




Get Your Party Face On
Our perfect makeup tricks will make all the difference between "come-as-you-are" and "wow."
How to get gorgeous




Deck Out Your House
Make your guests feel festive with some fresh holiday décor ideas from New York event designer David Stark.
7 full-fledged Christmas scenes you can copy





Office Party Dresses
Why dish out cash for two separate party outfits when you can mix and match one and wear it everywhere
Get Adam Glassman's party outfit tips.




Evening Eye Makeup
Makeup artist Sandy Linter shares 8 steps to perfect makeup for a nighttime event.
Try her tips




A Merry Mix
Five music playlists to try when you're decorating the tree, wrapping presents, toasting drinks and other fun holiday rituals.
Make your mix




Holiday Sweaters You'll Want to Wear
Give the reindeer a rest! Try these 11 elegant takes on the traditional holiday sweater.
Start shopping



An Artful Christmas
Artist Sandra Magsamen shares ways to make the holidays more about spending meaningful time with loved ones and less about overspending and overindulging.
10 artful ways to enjoy Christmas




An Artful Hanukkah
Celebrate the Festival of Light with these artful tips from Sandra Magsamen.
8 special ways to have a happy Hanukkah




Easy Entertaining
We've got four easy party ideas for people who are reluctant to entertain at home.
Start planning




Light Up the Night
See the lights without wasting gas! Oprah.com users share photos of their holiday decorations. Take a peek at winter wonderlands from Florida to Kansas.
Virtual home tour