The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
ORIGINALITY IN
 HOLIDAY PARTIES .f4t
The Feast Is Always the
 Piece de Resistance of @ Social Affairs


 J,,se because Christmas does come but once year is a very good roas son why It's parties should Do of tho ioltg. remembered kind, And that depends on decorations, ciitertaifs ricnt and. of course, food What to do and what to serve at oil the pos- Slhle kinds of holiday festivities ig explained, with recipes, by Toni TGylor, hostess editor Of MeCall's, In tho December issue;
 "Tho gayest of oil my holiday = -paytieg, in one evening, begins With illa invitations which 1 mako myself and dispatch In flower boxes to my gvests. 1 take c small brass ash trGS lyou can got these At the ten cent stOro), and fit c fat evergreen wreath ovor It's edge; In tho center. faStened to tho tray with heavy glue, is e chubby rod candle. The invitation b written on c Whito card fastened to the candle with c silver ribbon and c Dit Of holly or grcenery.
 ,GAny evening during tho holidays is right for this pafty--for mo it's iigiaily New Years Eve. Although most of tho guests will want to Npond tho evening hours in dancing, i'yo discovered that it's e good idea to have c room devoted to games for the "in.bctwoon" times. and for guestS who aren't Big Apple crazy Of course, tho climax Of the evening comes whom the guests are conduc' tcd to tho dining room for supper. a"A mellow old dainask cloth GOV. srg the table, and against it tho red. patterned dishes and glasses contrast aaiiy. The centerpicce takes, c lear from Mother dooge because its c modern rendition of the Sugar Plum Tree. Plump rcd candles Sot iri tiny wrenths down the length of tho table give q soft light and af. ford eli the illumination you need In your dining room. The first course. which IS on the table when thc guests sit down, ts c Bayory aS. pic. which carries out in it's star shape and rcd color the theme Of the whole party. Here is the menu; , ChrIstmas Star Aspic rsipe olives eaited Nutg
 Individual Casserole of
 Creamed Turkey,
 Hard Cooked Eggs and Mushrooms Cranberry Relish Hot Biscuits Vanilla Ice Cream, Marrot Sauce AnGei Cake Coffee
 Assorted Stuffed Fruits rs Christmas Star Aspic
 z, 4 cans condensed tomato soup
 "a tablespoons granulated gclatinc e.,4 tablespoons cold water
 ( tablespoons prepared norse-
 radigh
 M teaspoon salt
 /, 2 cups finely chopped celery
 Heat soup. Sprinkle gelatine over cold water, add to the hot soup; stir until dissolved. Add horse-radish and salt. Chill until partially thick" ened. Fold in celery. Pour into q deep square pan, which has been dipped in cold water. Chill until firm. Out in star-shaped pieces with "a large star cutter. Arrange Q star on each plate and decorate with two smaller stars, made according to recipe below, and e Sprig of parsley. Serve on watercress. Serves 8. y Star Decoration
 z < cup cream cheese
 Cream
 1 tablespono granulated gelatine
 tablespoon cold water
 Mash cream cheese, add enough cream to make 1t the consistency of whipped cream. Sprinkle gelatine over cold water; dissolve over hot water. Add to cream cheese. Season. Press to 1-4 inch thickness into a shallow pan which has been dipped in cold water. Chill until firm. Cut with small star cutters.
 "On Christmas afternoon, the party centers around the punch bowl. presided over by mine host. The flowing bowl is as symbolic of Christmas as the holly and the ivy; and for this party 1t contains an aromatic hot spiced cider drink. calculated to warm the hearts of every guest. Here Is the recipe for 1t together with some appropriate and attractive accompaniments:
 Mulled Cider Punch
 Rolled Devilled Ham and
 Asparagus Sandwiches
 Cream Cheese and Pepper Hash
 on Whole Wheat Bread
 Bowl of Assorted Fresh Fruits
 and Nuts