Christmas dinner is probably the biggest event of the year for many families and planning and preparing for the occasion is not an easy task. As wine is synonymous to Christmas celebrations and to give a perfect touch to the celebration, there are people who are even furnishing a bar at home and gearing up for big party.
"I host a big dinner party and invite all my friends for dinner. And no party is complete without the wine. So, I have started preparations in advance and being a wine lover, I know the aesthetics behind serving a drink. Shopping for champagne cooler, wine bottle case and wine glass is almost done. I have also planned to do up my living room to make it look party kinds," says Christina Rodrigues, a resident.
With party everyone's mind and extended celebration, there are some residents who are taking help of experts and the internet to plan the day.
"Planning a good food along with the perfect drink is difficult and not all are good at it. To make things easy for myself and make the best of the occasion, I have started attending wine festivals and also read about wine and food combo. Added with my experience and innovation, I am making my menu ready for the big day," says Soumya Sanathanan, another resident.
Sharing one of her tricks, Sanathanan adds match weight of both food and wine. Full-bodied wines complement heavy, rich foods.
Agreeing completely with the Christmas mood and engrossed in preparations is Ashtrid Fernandes. "I made my home completely ready for big day party. Apart from planning the best food for the day, I have invested good amount of time on bar accessories and made sure to get stylish wine holders, coolers, tongs and others. I have also ordered hand painted customised wine glasses and change the decor of the living room to match the occasion."
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