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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IT’S the final step of decorating the Christmas tree. But adding the star on the top often ends up being somewhat ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As you deck the halls with garlands, candy canes, Santa figurines and cozy elf decor, you might be ...

When you're decorating your Christmas tree, when do you add the topper? Some people like to add it before any ornaments, while others save the Christmas tree topper as a ceremonial ending to the ...

How can you make your Christmas tree sparkle even brighter this holiday season? By heading to the nearest thrift store for ...

Bring the whole family and some twine—this is the hands‑on, joyful way to make a holiday tradition. If chopping down a real ...