Stylish. Sustainable. Sip-worthy. Welcome to The Modern Christmas Manual - the holiday hosting guide every Gen Z and millennial has been waiting for. Whether you're decking the halls in a studio apartment or throwing a vibe-checked Friendsmas dinner, this book is your go-to source for intentional celebration with zero pressure and maximum aesthetic. Curated for the social-media-savvy, scent-layering, soft-glow-candle types, this book blends tradition with trend to help you create a holiday that's as meaningful as it is memorable. Not your grandma's Christmas guide. Inside this hard back coffee table book, you'll find: - Modern Christmas decor ideas that are sustainable, affordable, and effortlessly chic - Curated playlists, scent rituals, and mood-setting tips to elevate your seasonal space - Christmas cocktail recipes and zero-proof mocktails that are easy to batch and even easier to post - Hosting advice that makes space for Christmas entertaining without burnout - Stylish gift wrapping, DIY ideas, and inclusive gifting etiquette - Real-talk guidance for navigating solo holidays, family tension, and energy protection - Tips specifically crafted for Gen Z & Millennials who want meaningful connection, not just more stuff This is not your grandma's holiday manual (though she might secretly love it too). Designed to double as one of those gorgeous coffee table books decor lovers will proudly leave out all season long, this guide is both functional and beautiful - the perfect balance of Pinterest-board meets real life. Whether you're hosting for two or twelve, celebrating solo, or reinventing traditions altogether, The Modern Christmas Manual is your permission slip to slow down, sip up, and style the season your way. If you're searching for: A fresh take on modern Christmas decor ideas - Instagram-worthy Christmas cocktail recipes - A hard back coffee table book you'll want to gift and keep - A millennial-friendly holiday hosting guide with real soul - Meaningful yet low-pressure Christmas entertaining tips for small spaces and big feelings... Then this is your new holiday essential. REVIEWS "A beautiful bridge between old traditions and new ones." "As someone in her early 60s, I bought this book out of curiosity after hearing my granddaughter rave about it. To my surprise, I found myself completely charmed. It's modern, yes - but it's also deeply heartfelt. The decorating ideas are fresh but grounded in good taste, and the reflections on grief, solitude, and simplicity resonated deeply with me. I've celebrated many Christmases, but this book reminded me that it's never too late to start a new tradition - or to let go of one that no longer fits. I'll be gifting this to both of my daughters." - Margaret E., 63, Vermont "Finally - a holiday book that gets me." "As someone who loves the vibe of Christmas but hates the chaos, this book felt like a warm hug. The playlists? Immaculate. The drink ideas? Actually doable. The gentle reminder that it's okay to skip the party and light a candle instead? Needed that. This is my new December essential." - Tasha R., 29, Seattle "Pinterest-worthy without being unrealistic." "This book is beautiful. Like, leave-it-on-your-coffee-table beautiful. But what I loved most is that it's also practical - the modern Christmas decor ideas are sustainable and cute, the gifting section is genuinely creative, and the advice about hosting without burning out? Game-changing." - Liam M., 24, London "Stylish, inclusive, and surprisingly emotional." "I wasn't expecting a holiday manual to make me tear up, but here we are. There's a whole chapter about slowing down and protecting your energy, and it was everything I needed this year. Plus, the Christmas cocktail recipes have already been a hit at two parties. Highly recommend." - Anika S., 31, NYC "It's giving cozy, chic, and deeply thoughtful." "Every page of this book is just... intentional. From furoshiki wrapping tutorials to zero-proof spritzes, it's written for the modern holiday host who wants meaning and style. As a Gen Z'er who's just starting to host my own traditions, I felt seen." - Devon H., 22, Toronto