When I first received this book I was skeptical, as I am with most self published books. All too often they lack quality, but not this one. The three sisters have done a good job of compiling lots of delicious useful Christmas recipes and paired them with handy menus and make-ahead advice to keep stress to a minimum during the hectic holiday season. They've rounded out the book with lots of craft and gift-giving ideas, holiday history and trivia and news of charming Christmas customs you can adopt in your own home.

The recipes are simple homey fare that are easy to prepare and use ready to find ingredients. But with a little creativity, simple ingredients can be transformed into fabulous Christmas treats. There's a nice mix of traditional old fashioned goodies mixed wit modern favorites, not to mention recipes for every course of the festive holiday feast.

Of course, the holidays are nothing without entertaining and the sisters have you covered here, with plans for lots of parties including a Cookie Exchange, After Ski Party, Holiday Open house, Boxing Day Feast, New Year's Eve and Dinner Get Togethers, Christmas Morning Brunch, and three Festive Formal Christmas Dinners, including a traditional Ukrainian Christmas.

Sample Recipes:
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