HOW TO PLAN CHRISTMAS DINNER

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With a little advance planning, you can make Christmas dinner a breeze. Here’s what you need to do.

CHOOSE A DATE AND TIME FOR DINNER

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MAKE A GUEST LIST

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CHOOSE A MENU

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ASK EVERYONE TO BRING A DISH

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