Holiday

17 stunning entertaining ideas for all your holiday gatherings

Must-see ideas for before the guests arrive!

Must-see ideas for before the guests arrive!

(Photography, left: Hal October; middle: Debi Traub; right: Betty Binon)

It's the height of holiday entertaining season, and if you're looking for some extra special touches to add to your upcoming soirees, we've curated a list of our holiday finest. From dazzling decor to showstopping sweets, this list of ideas is a delightful scroll, from us, to you.

Dazzling decor 

An incredible of-the-moment floral arrangement for the holidays

(Photography by Hal October; creative direction by Ria Elciario; floral arrangement by Kim Francisco of Paraluman Flora)

The 3 major colour stories for holiday tablescapes this year

(Source: hmhome.com)

A happy holiday tablescape by Steven Sabados

Steven Sabados standing behind a dining table decorated with greenery, red velvet, fruit and lit candles.
(Photography by David Bagosy)

Unexpected floral arrangements for the holidays that you can definitely make, promise

(Credit: Tellie Hunt, Photography by Taylor and Porter)

Stunning spreads

A Hanukkah holiday dinner menu for six

Overhead shot of a table set for a Hanukkah dinner, featuring dishes of brisket, noodle kugel, pink applesauce and a slaw. Dishes and decor are white and blue.
(All photography by Debi Traub)

For all your Yalda celebrations

(All photography by Betty Binon)

The only festive holiday brunch menu you will ever need

Overhead shot of a table of brunch foods in serving dishes. Foods include: eggs benedict, coffee cake, chia and berry yogurt parfaits, tater tot casserole and a citrus salad.
(CBC Life)

Holiday hors d'oeuvre alternatives to the problematic shrimp ring

Overhead shot of a blue platter with prosciutto-covered dates.
(CBC Life)

A holiday feast menu and all of the recipes

Overhead shot of a wooden dining table set for dinner. Serving dishes with a holiday feast are on it. Food includes: a roast turkey, stuffing, roast carrots, hasselback baked potatoes, and snow peas.
(CBC Life)

Showstopping sweets

Our 12 Pies of Christmas with stencils to help you make yours just as stunning

(Photography by David Bagosy)

A holiday centrepiece-worthy Chocolate Cream Profiterole Wreath

Overhead shot of a bunch of Profiteroles arranged into the shape of a wreath on a wooden cutting board.
(CBC Life)

A shooting Star Sugar Cookie Cake with white chocolate and raspberries that proves why cookies rule the holidays

Overhead shot of a large star-shaped sugar cookie topped with icing, sprinkles, raspberries, macarons, marshmallows. It's sitting on a marble cutting board.
(Photo credit: David Bagosy)

A festive Swiss Meringue Reindeer to add to your cakes this holiday

(Photo credit: David Bagosy)

Picture-perfect seasonal sippers

A black tea-infused Sherbet Punch that's perfect for your big batch holiday cocktail

A crystal punch bowl filled with a golden orange punch. Small glasses of punch sit next to it. They're all on a marble table.
(Photo credit: Jack Hawkins)

3 Caesar recipes to invite to your holiday brunch

(Photography by Betty Binon)

An easy aperitif to serve at your last-minute dinner party

(Photo credit: Sarah Hogan)

White Chocolate and Candy Cane Eggnog for the indulgent week ahead

3 glasses of eggnog sitting on a marble tray on a festive table. Candy canes are in the glasses as stir sticks.
(Photo: David Bagosy, Styling: Melissa Direnzo)