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The Twelve Days of Christmas, by Laurel Long, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Christopher Radko Christmas Tree Figurine, at Macy's

Invite local friends and family members over (long after their morning gift-opening time) for brunch. Keep it stress-and-obligation free. This is a great party for people who aren't traveling to visit relatives and don't want to be "alone on Christmas" but need downtime too. They can come to your brunch, go home and relax in front of their fireplaces. Serve a hearty festive brunch, encouraging people to eat comfortably on your couches rather than sitting formally at your dining table.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Kurt Adler Christmas Tree Toppers, at Macy's

Bordeaux Wreath, from Neiman Marcus

CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:

Joy to the World, by Bing Crosby, on YouTube

Joy to the World, by Whitney Houston, on YouTube

The First Noel, by Frank Sinatra, on YouTube

Buy Sarah McLachlan's "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" MP3 on Amazon

Buy Johnny Cash's "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" MP3 on Amazon

Buy "Carol of the Bells" MP3 by Celtic Woman, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Christmas Bread Recipe, from Taste of Home

Pear Cranberry Muffins Recipe, from Hungry Girl Por Vida

Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, from Annie's Eats

Christmas Jam Recipe, from Taste of Home

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

The Rudolph Drink Recipe, from What to Drink

Blood Orange Mimosas Recipe, from Gourmet Magazine

Mistletoe Mojito Recipe, from YumSugar

Noel Spritzer Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Serve hot, strong coffee flavored with seasonal tastes such as these from Amoretti: Chai, Cinnamon, Eggnog, Gingerbread, Nutmeg, and Pumpkin Spice.

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Christmas Brunch Casserole Recipe, from Little House Living

Christmas Tree Pancakes Stack Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Christmas Morning Frittata Recipe, from Taste of Home

Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, from Better Homes & Gardens

Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe, from Dashing Dish

Eggnog Waffles Recipe, from Cake and Allie

Holiday Syrup, from Crate and Barrel

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Breakfast (Baking for the Boys)

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Chocolate Chestnut Truffle Cake Recipe, from Food to Glow

Traditional Christmas Cake Recipe, from Adeline and Lumiere

White Christmas Pie Recipe, from What Will We Do Today?

Citrus Gingerbread Trees Recipe, from Hungry Girl Por Vida

BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:

I'm Dreaming of a Chocolate Christmas, on Amazon

Sweet Christmas: Homemade Peppermints, Sugar Cake, Chocolate-Almond Toffee, Eggnog Fudge, and Other Sweet Treats and Decorations, on Amazon