Southern Living Christmas at Home

Celebrate the best of the holidays with this special collector’s edition filled with more than 200 recipes and ideas for decorating, entertaining, cooking, and baking. In the South, Christmas is all about tradition and food, and this issue doesn’t disappoint. It includes recipes for every holiday occasion, from festive cocktail parties to formal Christmas Eve dinner. Our editors have also gathered the best ideas for holiday decorating, from Christmas trees to wreaths and garland. We also feature gorgeous Southern homes in Virginia, Florida, Charleston, and more locations that are all decked out. Get ready for a magical and merry Christmas with this collection of recipes and decorating ideas.

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SL Holiday School • TIPS FROM THE SOUTH’S MOST TRUSTED MAGAZINE

Natural Wonders • Fresh citrus and pomegranates add bursts of color and fragrance

All is Calm, All is Bright • After years of careful restoration and family-friendly updates, this Charleston, South Carolina, Single House puts on a fresh holiday face

A Grande Holiday • The Gasparilla Inn & Club has celebrated more than 100 Christmases in true Old Florida style

History Loves Company • Virginia designer Sara Hillery decks the halls with tradition

One Tree, Two Looks • Find your holiday decorating style with these two palettes that are fun & festive or elegant & refined

Morning Glories • Whether you have little ones pleading to see Santa’s surprises at the break of day or you simply want to coax late-riser teens downstairs to start unwrapping the gifts beneath the tree, this menu entices with bright colors, bold flavors, and something to suit the sweet tooth, health nut, and hearty appetite found in every household

Let’s Do Brunch • Make our sweet or savory menu in advance so you can enjoy extra time with guests

Christmas Day Buffet • A bountiful buffet is a festive way to showcase a beautiful holiday spread, like this menu for eight, without crowding the dining table with platters and dishes

Joyous Kwanzaa! • For many African Americans, this is a time to honor the past, look toward the future, and feast with loved ones

The Roast With the Most • Three delicious new ways to prepare beef tenderloin, from herb crusted to coffee rubbed

Best Dressed • Celebrate the bounty of crisp winter greens, fruits, and vegetables with hearty salads served on the side—or as the main attraction

Sides Show • Ask someone to name a favorite Christmas dish and quite likely it will be a classic side, rather than the meal’s main star

Dessert Board • Take a charcuterie board approach to delicious cookies, candy, and bars, and create a fun new way for guests to gather

It’s Better With Bourbon • The South’s favorite spirit pairs well with chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and other sweet flavors, making it a great addition to special-occasion desserts, from cakes to custards

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