EDGE Los Angeles

The holidays are here, and even though it’s not going to be a white Christmas in Los Angeles, sunny, gay L.A. knows how to gather the flock together to make the season special.

The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate our community’s diversity. Whether your prefer vodka or rum, straight up or on the rocks; celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Diwali, Kwanzaa or Winter Solstice, we’ve got cocktails for all.

All through the holiday season, you just want to stuff your face - but don’t forget to share the bounty. In the spirit of St. Nick, offer your friends and family some of the best tastes of the season.

If you’re looking for gifts that might last a little longer than a bottle of bubby, then you could do worse than peruse some of the selections from this year’s "Home for the Holidays" gift guide.

Santa’s not the only one who knows how naughty you’ve been, you bad, bad boy. Forget his & hers subjugated nations at Neimen Marcus. For the truly sexy gift, which is to say the one gift that you will wear, xxx l

This year, instead of waiting until the last minute and ducking into a drug store for a case of Altoids and a bow, pause and reflect upon the people on your gift list. Then reward them with your thoughtfulness.

If good grooming products make you happy, then think about sharing those elixirs with the nice (and the naughty) on your holiday gift list.

For the socially savvy gay, New Year’s Eve can feel like amateur night, so up your ante and ring in 2012 with style - no matter your situation.

This year, instead of the usual baked ham and stuffed turkey, why not be adventurous and try a Parisian-themed holiday party? Travel with EDGE to a tony Parisian Christmas.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, EDGE turns to Chef de Cave Regis Camus, seven-time winner of the Sparkling Winemaker of the Year award, to present a range of Champagnes from the esteemed Piper-Heidsieck/Charles Heidsieck brand.