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Christmas Traditions

Pinecone Ornaments

Springerle molds are usually used to make the traditional German cookie, but they can also...
Glittered Bear Ornaments

Give your Christmas tree extra sparkle with these glittery bear decorations from Hannah Milman,...
Birch Tabletop Tree

Create a charming "Charlie Brown" tree with bits of holiday greenery and a woodland diorama with...
Candy-Cup Holiday Lights

Spanish colonists gave tin to Mexicans, who over the years perfected the art of soldering and...
Handmade Holiday Gifts

These one-of-a-kind gifts, including simple stockings to a beautiful nut-brittle block,...
Glass Ornaments

Show off painted ornaments in see-through packaging. Tuck them into a box meant for...
An Attractive Christmas-Tree Stand

A living Christmas tree offers so much more than a mound of mulch at the end of the season. But...
Holiday Crafts From Around the World
Christmas Tree Glossary

A guide to finding the perfect Christmas tree in your area, from...
Felted Christmas Stockings

Tools and Materials SweaterSewing suppliesYarn ...
Knit Christmas Stockings

Tools and Materials Double-pointed knitting needles, size 10 U.S.Yarn...
Plaid Christmas Stockings

The tassel embellishment is optional. To make it, see the...
Stephanie's Sewn Felt Slippers

Inspired by moccasins, each of these slip-ons is constructed from a single piece of felt,...
Sparkling Satellites

Tools and Materials ToothpicksCraft glue1-inch foam balls,...
Brownie Bow

From a bake-sale fund-raiser to an office baby shower, brownies are always a fast, delicious...
Last-Minute Christmas Ideas

It's the week before Christmas and not a decoration is hung -- not even a stocking. But there's...
Glowing Topiary-Ball Lanterns

Topiary frames wrapped in lights and tinsel make mesmerizing glowing orbs.
Holiday Wreath Chandelier

When suspended from the ceiling, this impressive, ornament-laden ring of greens will thrill your...
Outdoor Candle Lamps

Capturing all the coziness of candlelight on a grand scale, these lamps promise good tidings to...
Outdoor Christmas Tree with Snowflakes, Glass Balls, and String Lights

Why stop with the indoor tree? For the holidays, bedeck an outdoor evergreen for a majestic effect.