| Regular Features | |
| 34 | Publisher's Letter: A Message For Christmas / By Milton W. Jones |
| 36 | Comment: What The Readers Think |
| 38 | Sandscript: Searching For The Impossible Dream / By Bob Vivian |
| 40 | Psl Informant: Who Is Doing What Around Town |
| 44 | Closeups: Short Visits With People Of Note |
| 63 | Fashion: Christmas Glitter With Dynasty Superstar Joan Collins / By Maggi Miller & Teke |
| 89 | Palm Springs Life Guide: Things To Do, People To See / By Jill Borak |
| 153 | Books & Authors: Saroyan's Last Rites And Others / By Roy Newquist |
| 157 | Tax Talk: Tax Planning For The Year-end / By Howard Gordon |
| 159 | Stocks: Checking Out A Bull Market / By Robert A. Mamis |
| 161 | Around Town: A Whirlwind Of Parties / By Rosemary Cox |
| 181 | Estates & Properties: Homes To Consider |
| 182 | Shoppers Bazaar: Some Helpful Hints For Holiday Shopping |
| Special Interest | |
| 49 | The Top 50: Chosen With Care, Psl's Pick Of The Season's Gifts |
| 57 | The Truest Thing In The World: A Moment To Reflect On The Meaning Of Christmas / By Harry Reasoner |
| 58 | Food For The Holidays: Different Treats For The Holiday Menu / By Barbara Lawrence |
| 61 | Christmas: Traditions Of The Season: Some Of The Legends Behind The Customs / By Jill Borak |
| 74 | Twelve Intimate Holiday Gifts: Special Gifts For Special People |
| 81 | Christmas On The Road: Pity The Poor Athlete Away From Home / By Steve Delsohn |
| 83 | Move Over France: A Visit With A California Winemaker / By Gary Morgenstein |
ABOUT THE COVER: Beautiful Dynasty star Joan Collins lends a snap and crackle to sparkling fashions for the desert holiday season. Photography by Teke.