Celebrate the holidays and seasons with House & Home!

We've made it easy to enjoy yourself on special occasions, whether you're hosting a crowd or being pampered as a guest. In this special section you'll find decorating ideas, party themes, recipes, menus and unique gift ideas for holidays such as Christmas and seasonal occasions like a summer barbecue party. Use these quick links to find articles, photo galleries and videos to help you plan great events for all seasons and your favourite holidays, including New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving and more.

Summer

Photo Gallery: Inspiring Backyards
Photo Gallery: Gorgeous Gardens
Photo Gallery: Easy To Grow Plants & Blooms
Photo Gallery: Indoor-Outdoor Spaces
Photo Gallery: Tropical-Inspired Outdoor Spaces
Photo Gallery: Classic Cottage Style
Photo Gallery: Cottages & Country Houses
Photo Gallery: Modern Cottages
Photo Gallery: Traditional Cottages
Photo Gallery: 11 Summer Decorating Tips
Photo Gallery: Outdoor Living
Photo Gallery: Top Barbecues
Photo Gallery: Patio Furniture Picks
Photo Gallery: Patio Furniture Trends
Gardening & Outdoor Living
Outdoor Furniture Ideas
Summery Wicker Furniture
Alfresco Furniture Finds
English-Inspired Garden
DIY Windowbox
3 Easy DIY Projects
Update Your Home In Summer Style
Design: The Summer Table
Patio Ideas
11 Long Weekend Design Projects
Online TV: DIY Nautical Style Projects
Long Weekend Guide
Summer Entertaining Guide
Online TV: Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw
80 Sizzling Summer Grilling Recipes
50 Patio Entertaining Recipes
30+ Seafood Recipes
Light Summer Dinner Recipes
Hot Off The Grill Recipes
Best Burger Recipes
Summer Fruit Recipes
Summer Salad Recipes
Hot Weather, No-Cook Meal Menu
Garden Party Menu
Summer Sides Menu
Video: Make The Ultimate Burger
Video: Grilled Corn On The Cob
Patio Drinks Recipes
Picnic Recipes
Berry Confections Recipes
Frozen Desserts Recipes

Rosh Hashanah

Easy Rosh Hashanah Recipes
Blueberry Blintzes Recipe

Fall

Warm Up Your Home For Fall
Front Door Decorating For Fall & Winter
Easy Fall Recipes
Recipes For Leftover Turkey
10 Scrumptious Sandwich Recipes
Fall Harvest Menu
40+ Thanksgiving Recipes
Root Vegetable Recipes
Easy Pasta Recipes
Comforting Fall Desserts Recipes
Video: Make Sweet Potato Cornbread
Video: Grilled Corn On The Cob
DIY Craft: Make Oak Leaf Candles

Thanksgiving

40+ Thanksgiving Recipes
Lucy Waverman's Holiday Recipes
Delicious Fall Recipes
Pecan Ginger Bread Recipe
Comforting Fall Desserts Recipes
Recipes For Leftover Turkey

Diwali

Indian Flavours Menu

Halloween

Halloween Decorating Ideas
30+ Halloween Party Recipes
Pumpkin And Peanut Butter Soup Recipe
Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe

Hanukkah

20+ Hanukkah Recipes

Christmas & Festive Season

Christmas & Holiday Guide
Online TV: Christmas House Tour
Online TV: Decorating With Holiday Wreaths
Online TV: DIY Holiday Sconces & Ornaments
Online TV: Gorgeous Gift Wrapping Ideas For Baking
Online TV: DIY Holiday Boxwood Wreaths
Online TV: Napkin Folding Ideas
Photo Gallery: Christmas Decorating
Christmas Morning Music Suggestions
Photo Gallery: Holiday Ornaments, Trees & Wreaths
Photo Gallery: Winter & Christmas Outdoor Decorations
Gift Tag Template & Holiday Wrapping Tips
Video: Holiday Gift Wrapping
Organizing & Time Saving Holiday Tips
Environmentally Friendly Holiday Tips
Choosing & Decorating The Perfect Christmas Tree
Holiday Wreaths & Decorating
Party Decorating Tips & Photo Gallery
Twinkling Pine Bough Topiary
75+ Holiday Recipes & Menus
Lucy Waverman's Holiday Recipes
Holiday Cookie Recipes
Holiday Cookies, Bars & Squares
Holiday Drink & Cocktail Recipes
Instant Gourmet Appetizers For Holiday Parties
Holiday Brunch Recipes
Video: Make Shortbread & Edible Gifts
Make Gingerbread Boxes
Recipes For Leftover Turkey
Online TV: A Sweet Twist On Holiday Shortbread
Online TV: Rolled Sponge Cake Recipe
Online TV: Cookie Baking Secrets
Online TV: Perfect Pastry

Kwanzaa

Shrimp Gumbo
Grilled Crab Cakes
Potato Crusted Fish Fillets
Oven Baked Yam Fries
Video: Grilled Corn On The Cob
Video: Sweet Potato Cornbread

New Year's

Online TV: Fresh Drink Recipes
Online TV: Easy Party Appetizer Recipes
New Year's Eve Drink & Appetizer Recipes
Party Decorating Tips & Photo Gallery
Instant Gourmet Appetizers for New Year's Eve parties
New Year's Day Brunch Menu
Inspiring Renovations to help you make design resolutions!
New Year's Mimosa Recipe

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year Recipes
Beef And Broccoli Wontons With Ginger Sauce
Hot And Sour Tofu Soup Recipe
Firecracker Shrimp
Sweet Hot Dumplings Recipe
Ginger And Chive Baked Fish
Chili-Hoisin Pork Ribs Recipe
Ginger Beef Recipe
Asian Inspired Interiors  

Valentine's Day

Online TV: Valentine's Day Gifts
Photo Gallery: Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Valentine's Day Gift Giveaway Contest
Romantic Interiors
Online TV: Ultimate Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Sweet Desserts From Dufflet Rosenberg
Decadent Chocolate Recipes
Valentine's Day Menu
Valentine Martinis

Shrove Tuesday

Video: Cooking Lynda Reeves' Perfect Pancakes
Ambrosia Crêpes Recipe
Mushroom And Goat Cheese Crêpes Recipe
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes With Raspberry Maple Sauce Recipe

Winter

Online TV: Lucy Waverman's Sicilian Pasta Recipe
25+ Soups, Stews & Chilis
Quick & Easy Recipes
Healthy Recipes
Front Door Decorating For Fall & Winter
Winter Patio Decorating Ideas
Luxurious Winter Fabrics
How To Build A Backyard Skating Rink
DIY Craft: Make Ice Candles

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Party Drink Recipes (including lime green beverages)
Oyster Stew Recipe
Potato Scones With Smoked Salmon
Potato, Bacon And Cheddar Tart Recipe
Striploins On Sourdough Recipe
Video: How To Make Shortcut Sourdough Bread

Easter

Easter Brunch Recipes
20 Easter Recipes
Maple-Chili Roast Ham Recipe
Spring Fruits & Vegetables Recipes
Make An Easter Centerpiece

Spring

Online TV: Curb Appeal Tips
Online TV: Top 10 Flower Vases
Online TV: Pretty DIY Vases
Online TV: Chic DIY Plant Displays
Video: Suzanne Dimma On How To Arrange Spring Flowers
Housecleaning Checklist
Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
Lighter Looks For Spring
Make A Spring Planter
Create A Spring Time Centerpiece
Rainy Day DIYs
Paint & Projects Guide
Spring Brunch Recipes
Spring Fruits & Vegetables Recipes

Earth Day

Tread Lightly
Affordable Eco Finds
Green Finds For Earth Month
Make A Spring Planter
Garden Party Menu
Spring Fruits & Vegetables Recipes

Cinco De Mayo

Mexican Fiesta Menu
Chèvre And Pear Quesadillas Recipe
Video: Grilled Corn On The Cob
Patio Drinks Menu (including margaritas!)

Mother's Day

Video: Suzanne Dimma On How To Arrange Spring Flowers
Simple Mother's Day Gifts
DIY Spa Ideas For Mom
Online TV: Top Five Kitchen Gadgets
Mother's Day Recipes
Spring Fruits & Vegetables Recipes

Victoria Day

Long Weekend Guide
11 Long Weekend Design Projects
Summer Entertaining Guide
80 Sizzling Summer Grilling Recipes
Hot Off The Grill Recipes
Best Burger Recipes
Grilled Vegetables & Desserts Recipes
Summer Fruit Recipes
Video: Make The Ultimate Burger
Video: Grilled Corn On The Cob
Patio Drinks Menu
Photo Gallery: Cottages & Country Houses
Photo Gallery: 11 Summer Decorating Tips
Photo Gallery: Outdoor Living 10 Looks

Father's Day

Father's Day Grilling Recipes
Father's Day Salad Recipes (including potato salad!)
Best Burger Recipes
Video: Make The Ultimate Burger
Video: Grilled Corn On The Cob
Frozen Desserts Recipes
Patio Drinks Menu

Canada Day

Long Weekend Guide
50 Patio Entertaining Recipes
Canada Day Recipes & Drinks
Hot Off The Grill Menu
Best Burgers Menu
Video: Make The Ultimate Burger
Video: Grilled Corn On The Cob
Hot Weather, No-Cook Recipes
Patio Drinks Recipes
Picnic Recipes
Frozen Desserts Recipes