The Art of Manliness Guide to the Holidays
It’s the holiday season. It’s our favorite time of the year here at AoM HQ. Over the years we’ve published many articles and podcasts to help AoM readers and listeners have a holly, jolly Christmas and a happy New Year. We thought it would be helpful to put all that content in one place. From picking out and decorating a Christmas tree to how to host the ultimate holiday party, you’ll find it here. You’ll also find plenty of holiday-themed podcasts to listen to while you’re out Christmas shopping or wrapping gifts.
Get in the Holiday Spirit
- 11 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit
- 10 Holiday Date Ideas
- How to Celebrate Christmas Like Theodore Roosevelt
- Podcast #859: The Unexpected Origins of Our Christmas Traditions
- Podcast #566: How to Have a Hyggely Christmas and a More Memorable New Year
- Podcast #262: The Santa Claus Man
- 6 Books That Will Get You in the Christmas Spirit
- How to Build a Fireplace Fire Without Smoking Yourself Out of Your House
Procure and Decorate a Christmas Tree
- The Christmas Tree Crib Sheet: How to Pick, Set Up, and Care for Your Tree
- How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresher, Longer
- How to Put Lights on Your Christmas Tree Without Swearing Up a Storm
Make Your Holiday Season More Meaningful
- The George Bailey Technique: Mentally Erase Your Blessings for Greater Joy and Optimism
- Be a Scrooge This Year: Reflections From a Christmas Carol
- NUTS! Why Remembering Christmas 1944 Can Change Your Life
- Christmas Eve Manvotional: A Must-Read War Letter
- Christmas Eve Manvotional: The Night of Oranges
- Podcast #671: Begin the New Year by Reflecting on These 3 Life-Changing Questions
- Podcast #766: The Real (Decidedly-Less-Sentimental-Yet-Still-Wonderful) Story of WWI’s Christmas Truce
Holiday Fun
- How to Make the Perfect Snowball: An Illustrated Guide
- The Santa Claus Workout [VIDEO]
- What to Do If Your Tongue Gets Stuck to a Flagpole
- How to Build the Best Snowman in the Neighborhood
- How to Build a Quinzee Snow Shelter: An Illustrated Guide
- The Lost Pleasures of Group Singing
Holiday Hospitality
- How to Throw an Awesome Holiday Party–Part I: Choosing a Party Theme
- How to Throw an Awesome Holiday Party–Part II: Guest Lists, Invitations, and Planning
- How to Throw an Awesome Holiday Party–Part III: A Simple and Jolly Dinner Menu
- How to Throw an Awesome Holiday Party–Part IV: A Primer on Being the Ultimate Host
- The Manly Art of Hospitality
- The (Often Manly) History of Toasting, and Why We Should Bring It Back
- How to Give a Toast
Holiday Food & Drink
- General Eisenhower’s 5-Star Holiday Eggnog
- How to Roast Chestnuts Over an Open Fire
- Your New, New Year’s Tradition: Prime Rib Roast
- 5 Classic Holiday Cocktails and Drinks to Warm Your Spirit
- The Surprisingly Manly History of Hot Cocoa
- How to Make Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
- How to Make a Cocktail With Snow: An Illustrated Guide
- How to Open a Champagne Bottle With a Saber
- How to Make Homemade Hot Cocoa
Holiday Gifting
- How to Wrap a Gift: An Illustrated Guide
- 15 Homemade Gifts You Can Make in an Hour or Less
- How to Be Santa Claus (For Your Kids)
- 50 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men
- 50+ Stocking Stuffers For Women
- Free DIY Stocking Stuffer: Vintage Finger Fisticuffer Puppets
Holiday Style
- 6 Holiday Style Tips For Men
- The Virtue in Dressing for Others
- Dressing for the Holidays: Your 60-Second Guide
- DIY Holiday Beard Oil: 5 Recipes to Festive-ize Your Face
- Holiday Smart Casual: 3 Getup Ideas for Office Parties, Holiday Dinners, and NYE Shindigs
Here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
