This week, we’re sharing our tried-and-true tips for hosting every kind of holiday get-together—cocktail parties, office shindigs, frosting fueled cookie-decorating chaos, and all the festive fun in between! We’ll help you plan, prep, and actually enjoy the party instead of just surviving it. Because with a little strategy (and a lot of spirit), hosting can be merry and bright. And remember—the golden rule of the season: you can never have too much ice.