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The Modern Christmas Manual: A Coffee Table Book of Decor Ideas, Cocktail Recipes, and Hosting Rituals for a Stylish Holiday Season: A Holiday Hosting
Hardcover
Holiday & Seasonal CraftsHoliday CookingGeneral Christianity
ISBN13: 9783521767300
Publisher: Vibrant Books
Published: Jul 29 2025
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Stylish. Sustainable. Sip-worthy.
Welcome to The Modern Christmas Manual - the holiday hosting guide every
Gen Z and millennial has been waiting for. Whether you're decking the halls in a
studio apartment or throwing a vibe-checked Friendsmas dinner, this book is
your go-to source for intentional celebration with zero pressure and maximum
aesthetic.
Curated for the social-media-savvy, scent-layering, soft-glow-candle types,
this book blends tradition with trend to help you create a holiday that's as
meaningful as it is memorable. Not your grandma's Christmas guide.
- Inside this hard back coffee table book, you'll find:
- Modern Christmas decor ideas that are sustainable, affordable, and effortlessly chic
- Curated playlists, scent rituals, and mood-setting tips to elevate your seasonal space
- Christmas cocktail recipes and zero-proof mocktails that are easy to batch and even easier to post
- Hosting advice that makes space for Christmas entertaining without burnout
- Stylish gift wrapping, DIY ideas, and inclusive gifting etiquette
- Real-talk guidance for navigating solo holidays, family tension, and energy protection
- Tips specifically crafted for Gen Z & Millennials who want meaningful connection, not just more stuff
This is not your grandma's holiday manual (though she might secretly love it
too). Designed to double as one of those gorgeous coffee table books decor
lovers will proudly leave out all season long, this guide is both functional and
beautiful - the perfect balance of Pinterest-board meets real life.
Whether you're hosting for two or twelve, celebrating solo, or reinventing
traditions altogether, The Modern Christmas Manual is your permission slip to
slow down, sip up, and style the season your way.
If you're searching for:
- A fresh take on modern Christmas decor ideas
- Instagram-worthy Christmas cocktail recipes
- A hard back coffee table book you'll want to gift and keep
- A millennial-friendly holiday hosting guide with real soul
- Meaningful yet low-pressure Christmas entertaining tips for small spaces and big feelings...
Then this is your new holiday essential.
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