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    Entertaining & Hosting

    Whether you’re hosting a huge bash or a casual dinner party, you want to get it right—and you will, thanks to our entertaining and hosting ideas. But be warned, friends and family may never want to leave.

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    18 Things Polite People Don’t Do on Thanksgiving

    Etiquette experts agree that Thanksgiving is most enjoyable if people are polite. Here's what polite hosts and guests shouldn’t do on Turkey Day—especially this year.

    How to Host a Small Christmas This Year

    Planning for a small Christmas celebration? We're sharing small-scale recipes and holiday activity ideas the...

    What Thanksgiving Could Look Like This Year

    Thanks to the COVID-19 crisis, Turkey Day gatherings—and even the birds themselves—may be a little...

    Secrets to a Successful Thanksgiving, According to Taste of Home Staffers

    Take it from our culinary crew and experienced editors: There are ways to make prepping...

    This Is the One Thing You’re Forgetting to Bring to Thanksgiving

    Hostess gifts and stretchy pants are of course a must; but are you forgetting this...
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    How to Fold a Napkin 8 Easy Ways

    Add a special touch to your dinner table with these napkin folding ideas. You don't...

    12 Adult Birthday Party Ideas

    Growing up and moving past the days of princess-themed birthday parties doesn't mean the excitement...

    How to Host a Small-Scale Family Thanksgiving Dinner

    Preparing for a smaller family Thanksgiving dinner this year? We're sharing the best small-scale recipes...

    Here’s How to Make Your Thanksgiving Safe in 2020, According to the CDC

    Here's a closer look at how to host Thanksgiving safely.

    GroupWatch Is the New Disney+ Feature That Lets You Watch with Your Friends

    Indulging in your favorite nostalgic flicks is even better with friends and Disney+ GroupWatch.

    10 DIY Photo Booth Ideas You’ll Want a Selfie With

    Want to make your party a memorable event? This list of DIY photo booth ideas...

    How to Host a Family Game Night

    A family game night is fun for everyone, especially when there's good food and friendly...

    How to Host a Golden Girls-Themed Birthday Party

    Throw a bash that would make Blanche proud! Check out how you can host your...

    10 Best Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas—How to Throw an Amazing Dinosaur-Themed Birthday Party

    We've rounded up these T-rexcellent dinosaur birthday party ideas for any size get-together.
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    What’s Your Thanksgiving Style?

    Plan your Thanksgiving around one of our fun themes!
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    Simply Beautiful Thanksgiving Ideas

    Less is more with these beautifully modern Thanksgiving dinner ideas you'll want to use this...
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    Rustic & Chic Country Thanksgiving Ideas

    Celebrate the season with a country Thanksgiving. This homey theme gives life on the farm...
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    Bright & Bold Bohemian Thanksgiving Ideas

    Celebrate the season with an adventurous theme. Our bohemian Thanksgiving ideas show you how to...
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    Traditional Thanksgiving Ideas

    Dreaming of a holiday that looks like it stepped out from a Norman Rockwell painting?...

    How to Create a Beautiful Bohemian Thanksgiving Table

    A holiday dinner table doesn't always have to be stuffy and formal. For a more...

    11 Traditional Thanksgiving Table Decor Ideas

    If your style is timeless and traditional, you'll love this collection of Thanksgiving table decor...

    6 Things You Need for a Modern Country Thanksgiving Table

    These are our best picks for farmhouse Thanksgiving table decor. This theme is perfect for...

    10 Ideas for a Simply Beautiful Thanksgiving Table

    For an elegant twist on Thanksgiving table decor, stretch beyond the typical fall color palette....