Holidays and Special Occasions

Create a meal to remember for your next holiday party, birthday party, or other special occasion. Here's everything you need from menu planning to shopping tips. Plus easy ways to bring it all together.

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Birthday Party Planner
Create-a-Cookie
Decorate-a-Cake

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Delicious Desserts

Triple-Chip Cookies
Brownie Goody Bars
Adorable Cupcakes

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Best Cookies Ever!

These festive treats are a cinch to make
Potluck Favorites

Try these winning recipes at your next get-together
Family-Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

Stress-free holiday recipes from our food editors

Winter Holidays

A Family Circle Thanksgiving Menu
Editors' Favorite Holiday Cookies
Essential Tools for Holiday Cooking and Baking
Festive Food Gifts
Holiday Cookies to Make With Your Kids
Host a Cookie Decorating Party
Six Holiday Cookies, One Basic Sugar Cookie Dough
Our Best Bar Cookies and Candies
Our Most Gorgeous Holiday Cookies Ever
Tune In to Family Circle's Newest Holiday Show!
It's Cookie Season!

Spring Holidays

Easter Menu
The Nutritional Benefits of Eggs

Summer Holidays

Potluck Favorites
Video Demonstration: Father's Day Tuxedo Treats
Ice Capades

Fall Holidays

Our Best Pumpkin and Squash Recipes
School-Bus Cake
Tricky Treats