Celebrations [Hardcover]

Jim McCann (Author), Jeanne Benedict (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2001

With festivities fashioned according to time-honored traditions, Celebrations brings families and friends together for a year of happy occasions with unique historical, traditional, and modern touches, including

* A Victorian Valentine's Day
* A Magical Saint Patrick's Day
* Passover 5761
* A 1960s Easter Egg Hunt
* Mother's Day 1914
* Father's Day 1936
* A Fourth of July Bicentennial Party
* Halloween 1950
* Thanksgiving 1944
* A 1927 White Christmas
* New Year's Eve 1999

Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, Celebrations features the professional advice of celebration stylists Jim McCann and Jeanne Benedict, and includes:

* THEMES-innovative party ideas from the past to the present
* HOLIDAY FOLKLORE-featuring each day's auspicious origins
* MENUS-to whet your guests' appetites
* RECIPES-feasts worthy of special occasions
* DÉCOR TIPS-with detailed crafting instructions
* BASICS-from floral elements to table settings

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About the Author

Jim McCann is the CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, one of the world's leading floral and gift retailers. An award-winning entrepreneur and speaker, he is the author of Stop and Sell the Roses: Lessons from Business and Life.

Jeanne Benedict, a caterer and entrepreneur, is the author of Sophisticated Entertaining and The Sophisticated Cookie, and creator of the video, Gingerbread House Party. She has appeared on many television and radio shows including "CBS Sunday Morning", HGTV's "Smart Solutions," and the DYI Network. She has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, among other newspapers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: HP Trade (November 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557883734
• ISBN-13: 978-1557883735
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,673,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Spirit of Celebrations!, November 14, 2001

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sally marks (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celebrations (Hardcover)

What a beautiful book! My mom gave this to me as a gift as it reminded her of her childhood. All the holidays are set in different time periods with the most gorgeuos photos I've ever seen. And there are easy recipes, craft instructions, and great table setting ideas with photos. The Thanksgiving picture is in the 1940's with women that look like my mom at her Thanksgiving table. We actually cried as we remembered my Grandfather. The book tells how traditions started and how the holiday came to be and has funny facts too. Valentine's Day is Victorian, St. Patrick's Day is Renaissance and Christmas is Art Deco and is dripping with jewels. There is a Chocolate Peppermint cake that I'm going to make for Christmas dinner and this beaded garland craft for a napkin ring that I'll make for the table along with the Calla Lily and Dangling Crystal Chandelier. This was one of the best gifts I've ever receieved and I can't wait to share it with my little girl.

5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrate!, November 20, 2001

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Dani Markman (winnetka, california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celebrations (Hardcover)

This is an incredible book. The photos are exquisite and I can't wait to try out all of the recipes, even if I don't necessarily celebrate ALL of the holidays! I was especially impressed with the history behind the holidays -- information I wasn't aware of and all the craft and decorating tips. I love the idea of having different time periods for each holiday. It will really be fun to try out all these different themes on friends and family!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Hip!, November 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Celebrations (Hardcover)

I've liked Jeanne Benedict's recipes since the Sophisticated Cookie. This book continues her unique style of combining recipes with party-hosting tips. I love the holiday traditions she's incorporated into this book. I've also watched her on CBS' Morning Show, doing a meal for four people for under $20. She's hip, funny and really knows her stuff. Highly recommend this book!