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Instructions are presented for building a Christmas pyramid, the precursor of the Christmas tree which was decorated during Christmas in the 18th century.

The manner in which a couple have restored and decorated their 1797 Christoph Vogler house in the historic village of Old Salem, North Carolina, using antique pieces and practical renovations is discussed. They have decorated their house with Moravian-inspired pieces such as stars, putz animal figures and wooden pyramid decorated with beeswax candles during the Christmas season.

Key features of a New England colonial-style house built by a couple in Wisconsin are described. They display in their home several Christmas-related antique artifacts, Christmas trees and ornaments reminiscent of the North Pole during the Christmas season.

The origin and evolution of the Christmas tree ornaments from 15th century to 21st century is presented. In the beginning, the decoration of the Christmas tree included only apples, while the idea of Christmas ornaments came up in the 21st century in the mountain region of Germany and the remarkable of them all is the Hallmark Company's 'Keepsake Collection', introduced in 1973.

Welsh family's house gives a feeling of being in countryside even though it is located in the heart of Jackson city with its scaled porches, huge backyard with a little lake and heart-pine flooring transports the visitors back to the past. A description of its Christmas decoration is presented.

Recipes of southwestern pull-apart ring, ham balls, candy cane-cheese logs, pesto-garbano dip and the illuminating tips for lightning a Christmas tree are presented. The ingredients, preparation and cooking time of these recipes are mentioned.

Nowhere is the holiday spirit more evident than at the King Caesar House (see CH April 1991, page 97) in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The imposing Federal mansion was built by Ezra […]

Byline: Ron Smith If I were Santa Claus, Iad be generous this Christmas. Folks have had enough bad news, bad weather, and bad harvests to have to put up with [...]

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By Melissa Haberstroh Color and wine make a Christmas display festive without a tree. Our customers have changed the way they decorate for the holidays. Globe trotting to visit family [...]

Byline: Katherine Bowers Target, famous for its design energy, is looking a little sleepy this holiday season, retail analysts said. The retailer festooned its stores last year with Dutch designer [...]

It's never to soon to start thinking about the all-important holiday season. Before the gift-buying frenzy typically gets under way, customers are stocking up on holiday decorating items. Considering what [...]

When Vero Beach attorney Bernard F. Grall, Jr., decks the halls for: the holidays, he really goes all out. Every room of his law office, aptly named Tara Plantation, and [...]

Every December 13, a glowing Swedish custom comes to Manhattan as Christer Larsson, chef-owner of the restaurant he gave his name to, treats his patrons to the songs, candles, and [...]

Acclaimed for its grand lake and rich history, Cooperstown is also admired for the beauty of its buildings--particularly in December when designers bring a gardener's touch to every porch and [...]