Amy Sedaris is planning big things for 2026. Speaking from her Greenwich Village home, the comedienne shared her holiday rituals and survival strategies with NYC Faces Style.
Sedaris, who revealed she’s an Aries, noted the coming year is “supposed to be a really good year for us [Aries]” and joked about brushing up on astrology.
She completes all her holiday shopping early to avoid stress and finds humor in last-minute shoppers. “Nothing’s more entertaining than last-minute shoppers panic shopping, and watching them get bullshit gifts for people,” she laughed. Unprepared postal shippers lacking basic supplies like tape also amuse her, though she pities the recipients of poorly packaged gifts. Sedaris credits postal workers for teaching her excellent packing skills and thanks them with Dunkin’ gift cards she keeps handy as thoughtful gestures.
Her hosting style remains low-key, but she’s obsessed with Mike’s Philly Fluff Pound Cake, calling it her go-to gift and “fantastic.” Sedaris sells her handmade crafts at local shop Locavore, with proceeds benefiting NYC animal control and City Harvest. While she believes Christmas is good for handmade presents, she cautions they should be purposeful: “It has to have a purpose (like a potholder), because no one in New York has counter space for a glitter macaroni project.”
When hosting craft nights, she fuels her helpers with pasta dishes before serving pound cake or Li-Lac dark chocolate-covered pretzels. These gatherings often feature Sarah Jessica Parker’s Invivo Sauvignon Blanc, which Sedaris genuinely praises as “fantastic” and recommends for gifting.
Sedaris partnered with Amy’s Kitchen, whose frozen enchiladas and pizzas she relies on when time is tight. She sees them as practical gifts, especially “for someone who lives by themselves.” Amy’s is currently offering $12 off via Instacart with code AMYSNIGHTOFF through December 31st.
Her ultimate holiday hack? Attending dinner at her brother David’s home where “his boyfriend is doing everything.” Looking ahead to 2026, her word for the year is “abundance” as she aims to move beyond being “Girl Scout Amy Sedaris.”
This article was written by Erica Radol, NYC Faces Commerce Reporter, known for testing and reporting on Hollywood’s top fashion, beauty, and shopping trends. Before joining NYC Faces in 2025, she covered entertainment and lifestyle for Us Weekly, The Daily Beast, Entertainment Tonight, Well+Good, and Hearst.