His holiday guests will be offered not one but four appetizers, served on a large plate, then tuck into a feast that costs a mere $24.95.

The chocolate-covered coffee beans were an unfortunate purchase, bought last Christmas as an after-dinner treat for holiday guests.

It makes eight 10-inch tortes, enough for an ambitious host to feed 100 holiday guests.

And the 10 or so other visiting adults, "riding holiday guests," like me, were all accomplished horsepersons come from Europe and beyond for specialized instruction.

THE holiday guests inwardly cringe as the 6-year-old scratches his way through a tune on his new violin.

Alcohol can also be a problem for the family dog that finishes the beer and egg nog left around by holiday guests.

"We've made exceptions," he said, after introducing two holiday guests lounging on his deck.

Some modifications were required for this purpose, as the camps had been intended for temporary holiday guests, rather than a semi-permanent population.

Upstairs, the East chamber has been decorated as if for a visiting family, as the season was a time for holiday guests.

The town and surrounding hamlets are home to some 3600 people and are visited by about 73000 holiday guests each year.