365 Ways to Prepare for Christmas (Paperback)

by David E. Monn (Author), Marilyn J. Appleberg (Author)

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Amazon.com Review
Don't worry--this isn't a book about Santa displays in October; it is, however, a compilation of commonsense tips, great craft ideas, and lovely make- ahead food items, all designed to help you enjoy the holiday season rather than dread it. There are indeed 365 items and activities in the book, starting with year-round collecting hints, followed by sections on gifts, cards, wraps, and invitations, home decoration (including easy ornaments for the tree), holiday entertaining, and finally some thoughts on holiday traditions--new and old. This all-in-one sourcebook will guide you to New Year's in one piece. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
A one-stop Christmas resource offers practical and fun tips on putting the spirit back into holiday shopping, decorating, cooking, and more, explaining how to capture the anticipation, excitement, and joy of the most exciting holiday of the year. Reprint.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 10 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; Reprint edition (November 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061093300
• ISBN-13: 978-0061093302
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,677,824 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, December 10, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: 365 Ways to Prepare for Christmas (Hardcover)

If you actually counted every idea this book suggests, you'd come up with loads more than 365, not to mention all the ideas of your own it inspires you to come up with! Entertaining, gift suggestions, wrappings, decorating, addresses for mail-order companies, recipes & lots more, all in one book. This is the book I've been wanting for years

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Keeper!, August 4, 2004

By	M. Smith "cenmad" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: 365 Ways to Prepare for Christmas (Hardcover)

I bought this book about 10 years ago, when I was first setting up my own house for Christmas. I read it cover-to-cover as soon as I got it, and have referred to it periodically since then. Many of the ideas aren't my style, but even those get me thinking, and there are plenty of other ideas to use/adapt.

There are no pictures to inspire, but the writing is crisp, the ideas are good, and the text is easy-to-read. The chapters cover:

Getting ready throughout the year
Preparing/buying gifts, wrap, cards, etc. (including food gifts)
Decorating the home/garden
The tree
Entertaining (including recipes)
Traditions

Some of my favorite ideas/recipes are the "Braided Wreath for Birdies" (a bread wreath with birdseed), "Winter Wonderland Centerpiece," and an never-fail party favorite, "Chocolate Indiscretions" (not quite a sin, just an indiscretion). I've considered picking up this newer edition to check for updates and new ideas -- and just because my paperback one is falling apart.