| Special Interest | |
| 49 | Happy Holidays: Palm Springs Life's Exclusive Gift Guide, |
| 8A | The Desert Santa, Mike Allen / By W.h. Bowart, |
| 12A | All About Holly / By Jim Cornett |
| 73 | Santa Was A Gambler: A Christmastime Tale Of St. Nick The Greek / By Tricia Hurst |
| 75 | A Krystle Christmas With Linda Evans: A Very Fashionable Interview / By Helena Zukowski, Teke & Maggi Miller |
| 82 | Festival Of Lights: Palm Springs Celebrates The Holidays / By Margo Fox |
| 90 | Museum Auction Of Palm Springs: Spectacular Items Up For Bid / By Sharon Apfelbaum |
| 94 | National Charity League: "the Kids On The Block," Ticktockers And More / By Sharon Apfelbaum |
| Regular Features | |
| 32 | Editor's Note: Rejoice! / By W.h. Bowart |
| 34 | Comment: Season's Greetings From The Readers |
| 36 | Perspective: A Newcomer At The School / By Herb Pasik |
| 38 | Psl Informant: The Business Beat |
| 44 | Closeups: Profiles Of Interest |
| 84 | Art: The Barakat Gallery: A Very Old-fashioned Christmas / By Roy Newquist |
| 88 | Gallery Scene: Affairs Of The Art, Desert-style |
| 105 | Palm Springs Life's Desert Guide: A Holiday Handbook / By Donna Curran |
| 169 | Travel: European Resorts: Good Health From Baden Baden To The Costa Del Sol / By Paul Lasley & Elizabeth Harryman |
| 171 | Books & Authors: Childstar-turned-author Dick Moore, Plus Gift Books / By Roy Newquist |
| 173 | Tax Talk: New Rules On Business Write-offs / By Howard Gordon, Cpa |
| 175 | The Bottom Line: Financial Planning Won't Come Naturally / By Donna Campbell |
| 179 | Around Town: Acaf Honors Uncle Miltie / By Pamela Bieri |
| 199 | Shopper's Bazaar: Gifts To Give Year-round |
ABOUT THE COVER: The lovely Linda Evans of ABC-TV's Dynasty relaxes at home in a three-piece evening ensemble from Hillis, Palm Springs. Hand beading accents the bold shoulders, clean body-fitting lines and tulip hem of the custom-designed gown. Jewelry from Hillis. Hairstyle and makeup by Armando Cosio of West Hollywood. Photography by Teke. See page 75.