Heres what you gotta know to make it have a joyful (and relatively stress-free!)

Make things easier on yourself (and your loved ones!)

with this list of tips and tricks that will make the hosting gig a bit more bearable.

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Advice to keep in mind includes preparing early, and serving food buffet style.

Youll be surprised by how much these little hacks can help.

Satisfy everyone (and give yourself a break!)

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with help from this roundup of sweet and savory breakfast casseroles.

The choice is yours!

If youre in a savory mood, opt for Crispy Garlic-Parsley Potato Latkes or Red Wine Braised Brisket.

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To satisfy your sweet tooth, give our Apple Rugelach or Jelly Sufganiyot a whirl.

40 Best Christmas Desserts to Enjoy This Holiday Season

And last but certainly not leastdessert!

Thats why weve got a recipe roundup filled with any treat your sweet tooth could ever want.

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Heading to a cookie swap?

Bake a batch of Mint Chocolate Cookie Bars or Chai-Flavored Snowball Cookies.

Determined to be the star of your office holiday party?

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Your coworkers wont soon forget a stunner like our Chocolate Ganache Tart or Ginger Apple Tarte Tatin.

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