From Grandma’s top-secret scalloped potato recipe to the cousins’ annual baking extravaganza, the holiday season is filled with nostalgic traditions that folks wait for all year. Pull up your favorite Christmas playlist to get in the spirit, then start scrolling. Taste of Home‘s collection of festive dishes and activities is here to help you bring back the magic of holidays past and create new memories, too.
Family Gatherings
Whether you’ll be sitting down to a formal feast at Mom’s, potlucking with 50 of your closest relatives or celebrating with chosen family, these heirloom recipes are sure to brighten your holiday table.
Baking Together
Christmas is the perfect time to go overboard on baking. These treats—from fancy cutout cookies to five-ingredient fudge—just taste better when made alongside someone you love.
Grandma’s Christmas Cookbook
There’s something extra special about Grandma’s cooking—maybe because the secret ingredient is love. We’ve rounded up the best holiday recipes from grandmas, memaws, grannies and nanas that’ll make you feel right at home, no matter where you’re spending Christmas this year.
Beloved Family Traditions
It’s time to revive an old family custom or start a brand-new one. We know your nearest and dearest will love these easy ideas. And, hey, even if your gingerbread village ends up toppling over or your DIY ornament looks a little amateur, the memories of spending time together will stick with you for years to come.
