In my family growing up, putting up the Christmas tree topper was pure theater. All family members needed to be present for the donning of my mother’s handmade cross-stitch star, and my brother and I ...

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Christmas is a little over a month away, and that means it’s time to start pulling out all of your favorite holiday decor if you haven’t already. For me the best part of the holiday season isn’t the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the most magical parts of the holiday season is trimming the tree with ribbon, garland, lights, ...

The first step is to pick a classic, recognizable New Year’s color scheme to help make your holiday transition clear. Silver, gold, and blue are traditional New Year’s colors that everyone is familiar ...

Christmas tree toppers are a hot topic of debate—everybody has a preference. Some folks have a tradition of using the same one year after year. And, while angels are a perennial favorite, I think the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No matter how many spectacular globes or bunches of ribbon adorn your tree, it’s that final crowning ...

Ever pause mid-decorating because your tree looks “okay”… but not quite wow? This list of 50 Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas is here to fix that. With modern color palettes, creative ornament clusters ...

When it comes to folks who celebrate Christmas, there are two kinds of people: Those who prefer traditionally-decorated trees, and those who like to think a little outside the box. And hey, guess what ...