With the holiday season comes an array of Christmas party invitations. From ugly sweater parties to festive Christmas movie binges, it's a joyous season for cracking open a bottle of bubbly. But ...

If you're hosting a party at home, the rule of thumb is to invite no more that can comfortably fit at arm's length in your living room. Try to prioritize people who will blend well with each other.

If your party is on the bigger side, Dayne says you can scale it back by having each guest buy only three of the same item. “To host a favorite things party, you first need to set a price point ...