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BY TAMMY SCILEPPI
The holiday season can bring with it high expectations that can be a buzzkill,
but one surefire way to combat the seasonal blues is to throw a party.
So, why not do something really pleasant for Christmas, Hanukkah or New Year’s
(or all three), and celebrate the season to be jolly? Whether you’re planning
a casual and intimate DIY get-together or an elegant soiree, keep these two
things in mind: This season, no rules apply, and make it fun and fabulous. And
for a seamless experience to avoid getting overwhelmed, let someone else do
the catering, serving and cleaning up.
“For us, holiday season means cocktail parties,” says Samantha Payne-Markel,
an event producer with Southold-based Grace & Grit. “We find that a cocktailstyle
party really allows for guests to interact and enjoy each other’s company.”
Tuna tartar in a sesame cone. (Photo by Vik Photography)
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