This is a comprehensive, entertaining sourcebook with original, distinctive ideas and hints on how to emphasize the symbolism of each holiday. It is a book within a book with suggested recipes and handy checklists of “must-have” holiday items, ideas for creating special decorative motifs, and explanations on the significance of each holiday. It is a guide for today’s busy host with limited time for preparation and for creative hosts who want fresh ideas for any household. Contents include: Introduction: Entertaining made easy, the Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simhat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu Bi-Shevat, Purim, Passover, Yom Ha-Atzma’ut, Lag Ba-Omer, Shavuot, Tu Be-Av, and tips.