There's never a time quite as exciting as the holiday season for those who love to cook, bake, drink and entertain. MyGourmetConnection.com is pleased to offer a delectable assortment of holiday menus, fresh ideas for decor, helpful entertaining advice and cocktail recipes to serve you well from Thanksgiving until New Year's.
The burning of the Yule Log has its origins in the pagan traditions of the Vikings. The glow of the fire symbolized the light of the sun and the coming of longer days at the end of the winter solstice.

No one wants to spend the holidays stressed out, but even seasoned pros get a little frazzled when entertaining friends and family. Here are some simple ways to make your holiday meals and parties more enjoyable for everyone -- especially the host!

If you're looking to ditch your traditional holiday menu for something new and exciting, the American Culinary Federation Culinary Team USA and master chef Edward Leonard have developed holiday menus that you can make at home.
It's easy to get stressed when you're entertaining for the holidays, so why not impress your guests with great holiday cocktails?
BACARDI has five sophisticated holiday recipes that are easy to make and even more fun to taste! Read on!
If you're looking for beers to accompany your holiday meals and impress guests, Anheuser-Busch has two new seasonal lagers that will be available through the end of the year.
One of the most predominant themes in traditional Hanukkah meals is the use of oil, which serves to remind celebrants of the oil that burned eight days instead of one.
Kwanzaa is a non-denominational African American holiday in which celebrants appreciate family, community and culture. The name Kwanzaa comes from "matunda ya kwanza" which translates from Swahili as "first fruits." The seven nights of Kwanzaa correspond to seven principles and seven symbols, and each night is commemorated by a candle-lighting ceremony.