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Holiday hosting 101: From cocktails to coat racks

Not everyone can be Martha Stewart. For the mere mortal hosts among us, holiday party planning can whip up stress and anxiety: Is my house inviting? Do I have enough chairs? What about food?

If the thought of entertaining sends you to the nearest couch with a bottle of aspirin, relax – we’ve compiled advice from some of the best party experts around.

SETTING THE MOOD

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