Serve your Christmas ham on a silver platter and a tablecloth that spreads the best of cheers. For very special dinners, only the choicest in your kitchen deserves a part in your feast. So choose table linens that spruce up the mood for you and the special people in your life. Not everyday do you find the opportunity to be together, but when you gravitate naturally towards friends and family this time of year, you can only offer the best. That’s how we make meaning of the season and the way we make meaning of our feasts is to let the table shine with the best of our dinnerware and what holds them together – the tablecloth.

If you want to bring out the beauty of your china, the simplistic Lenox Holiday Nouveau can do it well with its subtle sheen and whiteness with holly leaves in cascading tones. Tartan bands, gold ribbons and red berries add that cheerful yet conservative look. If you don’t want to turn your table into a gastronomic jungle, this one’s for you. It has a nice, clean finish and the unmistakable class of jacquard damask fabric. Clean yet sophisticated as it looks, the Lenox Holiday Noveau can be machine-washed so it doesn’t have to be a burden. You can get it at $ 49.99 for a 60 x120 table and cheaper at $39.99 for 60 x 84 inches.

Jewish meals can’t get more delectable when served with the Jewish Shabbat and Holiday Tablecloth which adds a unique dimension of decorative spirituality with a gorgeous brocade  of the Hebrew words the “Shabbat Shalom” and “Hag Sameach” (Peaceful Sabbath and Happy Holiday). You’ll have an easy time with this linen’s easy care polyester and natural stain-warding properties. Don’t worry about spills – it just won’t be a problem as long as you don’t let them stay too long. If you’re Jewish, you’ll love this celebration of faith and seasons. The cloth is sized 58 x 120 in – great for large families! And it’s affordable, too, now at $ 15.99

If you’re simply a cotton person with a fancy for sheer smoothness down to your dinner table, you’ll adore Vintage Reproduction Gifts & Stars Christmas with the rich redness of  Christmas and the elegance of black against a milky white background. Of course, it’s made of excellent quality cotton and very washable – not something you would spend on once and not have to use again. Plus, it comes with an adorable little pouch that makes  a lovely present for only $ 35.00. It’s a 52 square-inch linen great for well-defined square tables in the lawn during afternoon Christmas barbecues.

Another great pick is the Seasonal Embroidered Design Tablecloth which is  a perfect combination of soft and fluffy cotton and the time-tested durability of polyester. If you love that old traditional  festive air of  Christmas, this is the perfect way to capture it in lovely reds and greens against a beige background for those family dinners. The 70 x 105-in linen retails at $ 29.00.

Creating the warmest mood for the holidays is all about you and what makes your loved ones feel extra special. And when it comes to those precious family dinners, your table takes center stage,  so take your time making it as perfect as possible.