Buddy Valastro isn't just the Cake Boss -- he's also the boss of cookies at Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J. If Santa snubbed your snack last year, you could use Buddy's tips for the perfect cookie. See more »

The holidays are a time for family, friends and food, and for some, it's an opportunity to indulge in a few traditional Christmas libations. These holiday drink recipes will warm the belly and soothe the soul. See more »

Food is the centerpiece of most holidays, but that's especially true during Christmas. The turkey and trimming may get the most attention, but it's the sweet treats that bring an end to the yummy festivities. See more »

One of the most highly anticipated holiday traditions in many households is the making and baking of Christmas cookies. From holiday-themed sugar cookies, to other goodies like seven-layer bars, these decadent treats are consumed gleefully. See more »

Nobody can deny that Christmas presents a delicious array of foods. From fruitcake and candy canes to eggnog and gingerbread houses, check out our Christmas food articles and celebrate the season. See more »

Different nations have different holiday traditions -- and different Christmas foods. Take this quiz to find out how the world celebrates Christmas with food. See more »

Ginger, cinnamon, cloves and molasses are what give gingerbread its unique flavor. And the fact that it hardens to the consistency of a graham cracker makes it ideal for crafty projects for the family, like building a gingerbread house. See more »

Sugar plums bring to mind memories of "The Nutcracker" and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." While they are pretty labor-intensive to make, they easily can become a family tradition in your home year after year. See more »

The Duggars prepare holiday meals for up to 45 guests. But with an emphasis on sharing and helping, the family from TLC's "18 Kids and Counting" keeps this maddening challenge merry. See more »

The man in the moon has nothing on the gingerbread man, that jolly brown fellow who still manages to delight children of all ages. Whether he's taking up residence in a cookie tin or on the Christmas tree, gingerbread men are a holiday favorite. See more »