INSIDE HOLID A Y SHOP 2023 Holidays 12 Christmas 28 Hanukkah 30 New Year's 32 Valentine's Day 36 St. Patrick's Day 38 Easter 42 Fourth of July 44 Halloween 50 Thanksgiving Features 56 Holiday Décor Trends 62 Making Spirits Bright 68 Holiday in the Desert 72 Rising to the Occasion 8 Editor's Letter 82 Ad Index ON THE COVER A great deal of planning and inspiration lies behind the holiday displays at Occasionette, an East Coastbased specialty retailer. Read how the shop achieves its merry-and-bright displays on page 62. Photo courtesy of Occasionette 4 HOLIDAY SHOP 2023 GIFT SHOP® PLUS 50 46 PRESENTED BY 32 18 24 38 30