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Whether hosting a holiday meal for the family or an open house for the neighbor-hood, entertaining can be stressful - espe-cially during the holidays, when there’s so much pressure to make everything perfect.

Ginny Bean, founder of Ginny’s catalog and Ginnys.com, offers some simple tips on how to make holiday entertaining more enjoy-able for all involved.

1. Make a planTake some time to really plan out the event. How many are coming? What’s on the menu? How should the house look? Make a to-do list and set deadlines. Doing as much as possible in advance will make the day of the party that much easier.

Better yet, delegate some of the work.

“Enlist the help of your family,” Bean said.

“Even preschoolers can help put away gro-ceries, wash veggies or fold napkins. If a guest asks if she can bring something, let her. People love to feel useful, and it gives you one less thing to do.”

2. Gather your toolsOnce the menu is set, review your tableware, serving dishes and cookware to make sure you have what you need. Borrow or purchase what you’re missing. Among today’s options is a growing array of cookware designed to go seamlessly and beautifully from oven or stovetop to even the most formal table, sav-ing time, money and clean-up.

3. Make the most of your spaceThe size of the meal may expand during the holidays, but cooking and serving space doesn’t. A countertop toaster oven or high-wattage double burner can be a lifesaver for

expanding oven and stovetop capacity. On the buffet table, tiered servers hold appetiz-ers and desserts vertically, rather than hori-zontally, saving valuable space and creating an attractive display.

4. Decorate for the sensesInvolve all the senses in your decorating scheme. Enlist a spouse or older child to come up with a holiday music playlist or CD. Be sure to include instrumental pieces to play during dinner, so it won’t impede conversation.

Fill the house with holiday scents, such as cinnamon, mulberry or evergreen. Scented candles are an easy and attractive way to provide fragrance and a warm glow to any room, and candlelight makes your guests look 10 years younger.

For obvious reasons, don’t put candles in high-traffic areas, Bean said. Today’s flame-

less scented candles are so realistic, with LED bulbs that glow and flicker like a real flame, chances are your guests won’t even notice the difference. And they provide a great alternative to placing real candles near curtains, Christmas trees or other dec-orations.

5. Enjoy the resultsDon’t be so busy playing hostess that you forget to enjoy yourself. Bean recommends organizing the kitchen so that the bulk of the clean-up can be done later. Have storage containers handy for leftovers, designate an area in the kitchen for dirty dishes, and then forget about the rest.

The host sets the tone of the party. Forget about perfection and keep the focus on what matters - family and friends. You may find yours is the party that people look forward to throughout the year.

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TOP LEFT: Bob Volpe makes fundraising Advent candles at Ephraim Moravian Church, which host-ed several events during the community’s “Christmas in the Village” Dec. 3. The candles’ flame symbolizes the flame of love burning in hearts because of Christ’s coming. BOTTOM LEFT: The village lit up its Christmas tree during a ceremony in the gazebo at Harborside Park. ABOVE: Zoie Gill of Appleton sports a Rudolph-red reindeer nose that she received from Mrs. Santa Claus out-side Ephraim Village Hall, where Santa and his reindeer met with visiting children. The weekend of celebration was presented by the Ephraim Business Council. To view a slide show of the event, go to www.doorcountyadvocate.com. PHOTOS BY Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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Holiday CalendarHoliday Calendarrefreshments. 6 p.m. (920) 868-2091 or www.historicnoblehouse.com.Dec. 23 - Christmas At The DoorDoor Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. Featuring some of the Peninsula’s most talented entertainers in a show for the entire family. 7 p.m. $10. (920) 868-2728 or www.dcauditorium.org.Dec. 28-31-‘Home For The Holidays’Old Gibraltar Town Hall, Spruce and Maple streets, Fish Creek. American Folklore Theatre holiday concerts of traditional and original songs, stories and singalongs with Katie Dahl, Karen Mal and James Valcq. 4 p.m. Dec. 28, 7 p.m. Dec. 29 and 30 and 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 31. (920) 854-6117 or www.folkloretheatre.com.Dec. 30 - Steve March TormeDoor Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. The son of legendary jazz vocalist Mel Torme gives a concert of jazz standards, Broadway favorites and originals, showing why he has made a name for himself. 7 p.m. $22-$35. (920) 868-2728 or www.dcauditorium.org.

JANUARYJan. 1 - 26th Annual Polar Bear PlungeLakeside Park, Wisconsin 57, Jacksonport. World-renowned leap into Lake Michigan. Noon. (920) 823-2288 or doorbell.net/pbc.Jan. 1 - Frosty Fest ParadeEgg Harbor. 34th annual quirky, fun-filled parade through the center of the village, followed by 1-mile Icy Fun Run to benefit Door County YMCA. Snow sculptures, food. 1 p.m. (920) 868-3717 or www.eggharbordoorcounty.org.

DECEMBERThrough Dec. 28 – Holiday Gift ShopMiller Art Museum, inside Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Sale of art and art-related items, books, ornaments and more; proceeds benefit the museum. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. (920) 746-0707 or millerartmuseum.org.Through Dec. 31- Nature Of RomanceCountywide. Special getaways from December through March with dozens of romance packages are offered, including lodging, food and cozy extras. (800) 527-3259 or www.doorcounty.com.Dec. 17 And 31 - Winter Wonderland Trolley TourRide a heated Door County Trolley to a tour and tasting at an award-winning Door County winery, then take a sleigh ride through scenic landscapes and finish with a fireside lunch at White Gull Inn in Fish Creek. Departs from Sturgeon Bay hotels and bed-and-breakfasts at 9:30 a.m., Door County Coffee and Tea in Carlsville at 10;

tour lasts about five hours. $60. Tours continue Saturdays in January, February and March. (920) 868-1100 or www.doorcountytrolley.com for information, (800) 979-3370 for tickets.Dec. 16-17 And Jan. 6-7 - Fish Creek Holiday Progressive Dinner WeekendsFive-course gourmet dinner beginning with hors d’oeuvres at Thorp House Inn, continuing by horse-drawn carriage to White Gull Inn for the salad and main course, then a short walk to Mr. Helsinki Restaurant and Wine Bar for dessert. Live entertainment at each stop. Open to guests of White Gull or Thorp House inns. 5:30 p.m. (888) 364-9542 or whitegullinn.com; or (920) 868-2444 or www.thorphouseinn.com.Dec. 17 - Gingerbread House ClassInn at Cedar Crossing, North Third Avenue and Louisiana Street, Sturgeon Bay. 2 to 4 p.m. $10, reservations required. (920) 743-4200 or www.innatcedarcrossing.com.Dec.18 - Christmas TeaInn at Cedar Crossing, North Third Avenue and Louisiana Street, Sturgeon Bay. Hot beverage of your choice and a platter of sweet and savory treats. 2 to 4 p.m. $6.95, reservations appreciated. (920) 743-4200 or www.innatcedarcrossing.com.Dec. 17 - Hagen Family ChristmasThird Avenue Playhouse, 239 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. A holiday tradition from Washington Island’s first family of music. 7:30 p.m. $8-$16. (920) 743-1760 or www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com.Dec. 18 - Christmas At Noble SquareOutside Historic Noble House, Main Street and Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. Christmas tree lighting, caroling and holiday

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From baking cookies with loved ones to caroling through the neighborhood or celebrating with family and friends, fond memories of holiday traditions abound. Each year, scents, sights and sounds promote the season’s spirit - continuing long-standing traditions and creating new memories.Here are some ideas for stimulating your senses and evoking the warmth of the holidays in your home:

Savoring seasonal scentsHome fragrances create a warm, inviting environment during the holidays and all year-round. A whiff of a familiar scent often calls to mind memories of holidays past. The scent of cinnamon and vanilla conjures thoughts of freshly baked cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning, while a blend of evergreens, cedar, and musk reminds many of Christmas tree hunting in the woods.One of the safest ways to recreate holiday memories is with scented, wickless candles. With no wick and no flame, there’s no worry or mess. After selecting a favorite seasonal fragrance, it’s easy to place a cube or two of the scented wax into a deco-rative, ceramic candle warmer. Just one whiff and you are on your way down memory lane.“A festive, welcoming atmosphere stimulates our senses and

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Behold the sights Twinkling lights fill the indoor and outdoor landscape during the holidays. To capture the spirit of the season and add a shim-mering glow to any room, consider a simple string or two of miniature lights strung along a mantel or displaying a holiday-themed wickless candle. From snowmen to Santa, there are fes-tive designs in all shapes and sizes to complement any decor.

Sounds of the seasonThe sounds of the season create happy holiday memories. Adding traditional tunes from Bing Crosby or modern inter-pretations from Harry Connick, Jr. can set the mood as you decorate your home, entertain dinner guests or simply escape the hustle and bustle of the season. Music creates a cheerful atmosphere and often encourages listeners to sing along.Enjoying the scents, sights and sounds of the season is simple. To learn more about how to fill your home with festive fragranc-es and decorate with wickless candles, visit www.Scentsy.net.

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