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Throw a belated-Hanukkah party

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Hanukkah arrives early in the holiday season this year, beginning on December 1. While many families have already planned their parties, those who have children in college may want to wait until their kids come home for winter break to celebrate the festival of lights.

A belated-Hanukkah party is perfect for those who won't be together during the actual holiday. Luckily, planning the shindig is almost as fun as attending!

Hang blue and white decorations to create a festive feel. While you may not be lighting the candles after the holiday has passed, be sure to prominently display your menorah on the mantle or in the center of your table.

While many Hanukkah parties revolve around a large meal, you don't have to host a sit-down dinner to enjoy one of Hanukkah's most delicious dishes – potato latkes. Prepare bite-sized latkes topped with a dollop of apple sauce and sour cream.

Stock up on dreidels and Hanukkah candy so that guests can play games throughout the night. Have a camera on hand to snap photos of your family enjoying the holiday celebration.

Remember, just because you may not be apart from loved ones during a holiday doesn't mean you can't celebrate it at a later date. A belated-Hanukkah party is a great way to commemorate a meaningful holiday when your family is finally able to come together.

Nina Garcia gives birth to second son

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Get ready to receive a seriously stylish birth announcement – People magazine reports that Project Runway judge and Marie Claire fashion director Nina Garcia recently gave birth to a baby boy, Alexander.

This is the second child for Garcia and husband David Conrod. The couple welcomed their first son, Lucas Alexander, into the world in March 2007. Like many other celebrities, the fashionista took to Twitter to reveal the joyous news.

"Delighted to announce that over the wknd we welcomed 8lb13oz Alexander David Conrod into our home! Baby is doing great & Lucas is thrilled!" she tweeted on the morning of November 29th.

Earlier this year, Garcia opened up about getting ready for the baby's arrival with 3-year-old Lucas.

"He is really excited. It wasn't hard to tell him [we had a baby on the way], because my happiness was contagious," she told the website, Yahoo! Shine. "I'm sure there'll be some jealousy at first, but we're making sure to include him in all the preparations so he won't feel left out.

We can't wait to see pictures of baby Alexander – we're sure his mother has already selected some fashion-forward onesies for the newborn.

It’s official: Kelly Preston gives birth to son!

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It's time to print up the birth announcements! After weeks of false rumors, People magazine reports that John Travolta and Kelly Preston welcomed a baby boy, Benjamin, on November 23, 2010.

"John, Kelly and their daughter Ella Bleu are ecstatic and very happy about the newest member of the family. Both mother and baby are healthy and doing beautifully," the family said in a statement.

The news source reports that the newborn weighed a healthy eight pounds, three ounces.

In September, Preston spoke to the publication about her pregnancy and her family's anticipation.

"It's been very easy and so wonderful. I've had no morning sickness and [the pregnancy] has gone by so quickly. I feel terrific," she said. "John and I are completely ready. My daughter [Ella Bleu] is very excited too. I can't wait for the day to come."

We send the warmest of wishes to Preston, Travolta and their children. The couple has been married for 19 years and had two children, Jett and Ella Bleu, in 1992 and 2000, respectively. Tragically, the couple lost Jett early last year due to a fatal seizure. He was 16-years-old. 

Details slowly emerging about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s impending wedding

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As soon as it was announced that Prince William and Kate Middleton were engaged, people around the world began desperately seeking more details about the couple's upcoming nuptials. And while their engagement took place roughly one week ago, the royal pair has already selected their wedding date – Friday, April 29, 2011.

The news was announced on the British Monarchy Twitter page, which also revealed that the wedding will be held at Westminster Abbey, the same place where Queen Elizabeth exchanged vows over 60 years ago.

However, it seems that you may not have to be royalty to receive a wedding favor on the big day.

A source told People magazine that William and Kate want to invite certain members of the public to their ceremony. The lucky guests are expected to be individuals who work with charities close to the couple's heart, such as homelessness, children's welfare and cancer awareness.

 "[These] are areas that the couple would like us to explore, but it is too early to be specific," an insider told the news outlet.

Plan an age-appropriate holiday party

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While some holiday parties are adult-only affairs, other gatherings include guests of all ages. However, there are a few measures you may want to take to ensure the kids have as much fun as the grownups.

Set-up an activities corner where children can play. Stock the space with holiday-themed board games, coloring books, playing cards and puzzles. If you aren't sure of the ages of the children attending the party, make sure to include items that will appeal to kids of various ages.

Carefully consider the placement of the activities area. While you want the kids to have a place of their own, it should be close to the main party space so that parents can supervise their youngsters as they mingle with the other adults.

Cocktail fare may not appeal to younger palettes, so have a plethora of snacks on hand that kids will devour, such as mini-pizzas, chips and juice. Don't forget the Christmas candy and cookies – this is a holiday party after all!

As the night continues, little ones may begin to grow weary. Fill your den or TV room with pillows and blankets, and have an array of holiday movies available. Youngsters can drift off to sleep until the whole family is ready to head home.