Whether planning a large holiday bash or a cozy get-together for a few friends, Christmas hosts and hostesses can rely on the fourth book in the Christmas with Martha Stewart Living series to make their parties a success. Covering decorating tips, recipes, inspirational ideas for unique holiday get-togethers, and more, "Parties and Projects for the Holidays" explains everything from trimming and decorating a great tree at a tree-trimming party to creating fabulous dinner party favors. Readers are invited to Martha's own country house in "Christmas Eve at Martha's in Maine", taught how to cook the perfect goose in "Roast Goose 101", and briefed on the most versatile ingredients to have in the pantry when it comes to holiday entertaining in "Pantry Hors D'Oeuvres". Parties and Projects helps readers pull together wonderful traditional holiday parties as well as come up with and different themes, such as a Christmas morning country hike followed by breakfast. With the characteristic glossy photos, classy elegance, and step-by-step instructions that have made previous Martha Stewart Living books a huge success, "Parties and Projects for t