Tradition offers us a foundation for building our own holiday rituals. It takes work to establish them, but once in place, you can mix the different elements into your tables for years to come. A little from here with a little from there—a recipe from one side of the family, a favorite tablecloth from another, but all uniquely yours!

The table is your opportunity to have fun! What really matters is bringing people together, so focus on setting the stage and letting everyone else fill it with their bubbly laughter.

No one's looking for perfection. They're just looking for you. And if you understand that, you'll be the best hostess in the world.

Alessandra Branca

Try wrapping your vases in a fun wrapping paper!