Last-Minute Christmas is the go-to source for stress-free entertaining, offering a slew of strategies for cooking, decorating, crafting…all built on the premise that during the holidays, easier is better. The project-filled guide features quick and easy ideas to deck the halls, feed the masses, and still make the holidays as special and personal as can be. TIPS AND SHOPPING DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS 50+ tips to help perserve the planet. HOLIDAY SANITY SAVERS Gifts and gadgets that save time, ease stress. HOT TIPS FROM COOL BLOGS No-nonsense advice from those who have been in your shoes. THE CLOCK IS TICKING Staff tips. COOKING AND ENTERTAINMENT APPETIZER EXPRESS Easy-on-the-hostess hor d'oeuvers. CHEERS! Get the party started with these tempting cocktails. Mmm...CHOCOLATE Pull out all the stops with these to-die-for concoctions. THE SWEETEST TREATS Goodies so scrumptious, even Scrooge will smile. DECORATING AND CRAFTS MAKE IT CHRISTMAS, MAKE IT RED Joyful decorations inspired by Nordic traditions. CRYSTAL PALACE Capture the magic of a winter wonderland with our luminous projects. BOUGHS AND BERRIES, PETALS AND LEAVES Look to Mother Nature for glorious holiday ideas. THE PAPER CAPER Turn this versatile material into cards, tags, even ornaments. KNITS IN A NIGHT Totally different, totally cool—ornaments you cna knit and crochet. FAST...FANCY...FABULOUS Bring on the cheer with fiesta-bright trims and accessories. FESTIVE FLOWERS Celebrate the season with easy but elegant arrangements. WONDEROUS WREATHS Out-of-the-ordinary creations for every room in the house. HOORAY FOR CLAY Easy Christmas ornaments little ones can make. WAYS AND MEANS HERE'S HOW Recipes and project instructions.