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Moonstruck Holiday Chocolate Truffles, on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:

Invite your book club over for a festive holiday party and your regular monthly book club discussion. Light a fire, make sure your home is cozy and smells wonderfully fragrant, and offer a delicious hot meal.

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:

Martha Stewart Christmas Tree Cookie Jar, on Amazon

St. Nick Jacquard Tablecloth, from Williams-Sonoma

Reindeer Place Cards Kit, from Paper Source

Apple Crisp Twist Pillar Candles, from Pier 1 Imports

CHRISTMAS BOOK CLUB PARTY MUSIC:

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, by Frank Sinatra, on YouTube

Buy "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" MP3 by Frank Sinatra on Amazon for 99 Cents

Buy "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" MP3 by Bing Crosby on Amazon

Buy The Pretenders' "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" MP3 on Amazon

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," by Tori Amos, on YouTube

Watch "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland on YouTube

"I’ll Be Home for Christmas" by Bing Crosby, on YouTube

Buy "I'll be Home for Christmas" MP3 by Bing Crosby on Amazon

"I'll be Home for Christmas" by Frank Sinatra on YouTube

Buy Frank Sinatra's "I'll be Home for Christmas" MP3 on Amazon

CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:

Santa Hummus Dip, from Fork and Beans

Christmas Vegetable Salad Recipe, from Taste of Home

Lentil Almond Dip Recipe, from Don't White Sugar Coat It

Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe, from Sweet Beginnings

Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus with Prosciutto, from Daily Homemade

CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:

Sassy Little Elf Martini Recipe, from What to Drink

Cranberry Dram Cocktail Recipe, from Marie Claire

Blackberry Hot Toddy Recipe, from Driscolls

St. Nick's Naughty or Nice Punch Recipe, from What to Drink

CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:

Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe, from The Kitchn

Christmas Ravioli Recipe, from Pasta Princess

CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:

Peppermint Fudge Recipe, from Shugary Sweets

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, from My Baking Addiction

Candy Cane White Chocolate Mousse Recipe, from Raspberri Cupcakes

Red Velvet Shortbread Fireplace Cookies, from Diamonds for Dessert

Sugared Cranberry Vanilla Cupcakes, from Sugar and Charm Blog

BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:

Chronicle Books' "Book Club Organizer" on Amazon

The Book Club Cookbook, on Amazon

PARTY INSPIRATION:

Merry and Bright Holiday Party, from Annie's Eats