A Sexy Christmas

From belting out carols to canoodling with Santa, Neil Patrick Harris, one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, is here to spread some holiday cheer

We all know Neil Patrick Harris as an esteemed actor of screen and stage, a loving husband, and the father of adorable twins, but behind closed doors, his Christmas parties are, like Santa, the stuff of legend. Who better, then, to offer tips on how to turn up the heat this holiday? Taking time out from some of his more reputable pursuits—this month he appears in Alexander Payne’s Downsizing, and he will soon reprise his role as Count Olaf in Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events—the saucy NPH shares his secrets for getting into the spirit of the season.

Is it possible to have a sexy Christmas with family and friends around?

I think there’s room in the holidays to be a little bit sexy. When you have small children, you have to choose your times wisely, but, you know, the kids go to sleep. Stockings have to be filled, if you know what I’m talking about. Can I say that?

It’s out there now. Are outfits part of the allure?

I don’t have many holiday dressing tips because the weather tends to be cold, and ugly sweaters are not the sexiest. Though I’ve always yearned for a gift of someone just in a bow.

Has that ever made it onto your wish list?