Hosting for the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful. Get your home ready for guests with these 7 essentials for holiday hosting.

1. Beautify Your Holiday Table

In addition to preparing a delicious home-cooked meal, having a gorgeous holiday table setting is equally important. From seasonal decor to decorative plate settings, there’s a number of ways to get your table ready for holiday guests. Get some ideas for designing your holiday table setting by clicking here.

Home Christmas decoration

2. Play Holiday Music

The holidays are here, which means it’s time to celebrate the season with some holiday-themed music. Get into the spirit of the season by playing all of your favorite holiday tunes. If you love holiday music, then crank up the tunes!

3.  Decorate For The Season

Decorate your home for the holidays. Besides making guests feel welcomed, decorating your home for the season will get guests excited about the holidays this year. Spruce up your home with fun and festive decor before holiday guests arrive.

Holiday Decor Photo Credit: alexsfoto (iStock).

Photo Credit: alexsfoto (iStock).

4. Store Extra Linens

If you’re having guests stay the night, be sure to stock up on extra linens including sheets, towels, and washcloths. Make linens easily accessible to your guests by storing them in a closet or nearby basket. This simple touch will make guests feel right at home!

Basket Photo Credit: Ktmophoto (iStock).

Photo Credit: Ktmophoto (iStock).

5. Buy Board Games

Board games are a fun holiday tradition at any age. Make memories and keep your guests easily entertained by playing board games. Click here to check out some of our favorite board games to play with family and friends.

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6. Stock Your Wine Fridge

Stock up on essential liquors, wine, and beer for the holidays. If you’re feeling extra festive, you can even prepare fun holiday cocktails. Take a look at these holiday drink recipes your guests will be sure to love. And as always, be safe and drink responsibility!

Wine Photo Credit: artisteer (iStock).

Red wine and glass on background

7. Brew Coffee

As a host, a day filled with cooking, entertaining, eating, and endless chatter can be quite exhausting. Survive a day of holiday hosting with freshly brewed coffee. Keep coffee brewing all day long, most guests prefer to drink coffee after dinner or with along their dessert.

By preparing your home with these 7 essentials for holiday hosting, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the holidays!