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Christmas centerpieces made from fresh evergreens are a perfect antidote for the artificial Christmas tree blues. Fresh cut greenery gives our homes the aroma of the real thing. And we don't need to ...

The fragrance of fresh-cut evergreens in December reminds me of the Christmas trees we had as a kid, purchased by Dad from the corner Texaco station that sold fresh firs. The trees weren’t always ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The joy of Christmas is all around us and in North Carolina that has a lot to do with your holiday table traditions. In the December issue of Our State, recipe developer Chef Lynn ...

Want to make your dinner table more Instagrammable this Noche Buena? Aside from having Christmas-themed placemats, runners, plates, glasses, and utensils, you can add one more thing to give your ...

1. Take a marker and draw on the cardboard a turkey neck and head, about 8 by 3 inches. Cut out along the lines. 2. Lay cardboard cutout on red felt pieces and trace 1/4-inch outside the cardboard ...

Want to add some sparkle to your Christmas celebrations with the best festive (bestive!) decorations and ornaments ideas, homemade gift ideas, and Christmassy craft ideas? Well, we have you covered!

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The time to start decorating for the holidays has arrived — and for many, that includes putting up a Christmas tree. Now that Thanksgiving Day has passed, many families may be ...

Dollar Tree Thanksgiving centerpieces can look just as nice as the ones from your favorite home decor boutique. The trick is to shop with purpose and decorate with a bit of creativity. I've found my ...