Your birthday isn’t just another day, it’s your personal holiday! Whether you want a low-key hangout with friends or a once-in-a-lifetime bash, the right theme can make your celebration unforgettable.

The five of us were sitting around the dining room table at the Airbnb in San Antonio, buoyed by an exciting day and a shared meal, tongues loosened by wine, cider and happiness. Some of us knew each ...

Dear Miss Manners: Could you speak to the etiquette of costume party dress? I've been invited to a party for adults with a "Christmas pajama contest." It's a church group of relatively close ...