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Byline: Meghan Gunn It's the holiday season! Around the globe, cities are transforming into cozy winter wonderlands, chock-full of old traditions, glittery light shows and end-of-year celebrations. From a floating [...]

Byline: Ron Smith Wait a minute, didn't we just finish eating all the leftover candy from Halloween? Seems only a few days ago that I scarfed down the last miniature [...]

The emerging trends for the Christmas 2003 selling season are discussed. Christmas is America's favorite decorating holiday and the demand for economy priced decorations is bound to grow. Some tips for the retailers to make the holiday season memorable are presented.

Wired ribbon has been sold since 1975 but it has only been in the 1990s that sales have increased dramatically. One pattern of ribbon will sell 75% to 85% more often in the wired format than in the non-wired format. Wired ribbon is also better for the environment because it can be re-used. Wired ribbon is nice at Christmas for decorating packages and for decorating the tree. Colors to be utilized for Christmas 1995 will include gold, silver and plaid., Decorating for the holidays is a given for most customers, but, this year, you can really dazzle them -- and increase your sales. Deck the halls -- shelves. doors, walls [...]

A HALLMARK OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON--the holly plant, once an ancient pagan symbol of kindness and hospitality, also has been associated with strength, good luck, peace and joy. Its glossy [...]

Holiday Winter Wonderland SHARON EDELSON Around the world in holiday windows. This second installment of Christmas window displays features retailers in New York, Paris and London. The happy tale of [...]

Did you manage to survive Christmas unscathed? One thing that did was a 13m-high Swedish straw goat that foiled potential arsonists with the help of a flame retardant. The goat, [...]

RETHINK THE TREE SKIRT Featuring jolly red lettering, this former potato chip pail is the perfect vessel for a mini tree. REPURPOSE A PLANTER The cement piece doubles as an [...]

1 sparkling SHIMMERING VINTAGE-STYLE TINSEL TREES light up a seldom-used area, such as an alcove beneath the stairs, creating an ideal spot to stow gifts for guests. When placed together, [...]

The latest trends in Christmas decorations are presented.

Heirloom Ornaments It's never too early to invest in tree baubles that you'll pass on to the generations that follow. Mix them in with more affordable finds. Antler Wreaths We've […]

The classic 1947 Christmas movie, Miracle on 34th Street, is the story of a man named Kris Kringle, who gets himself hired as Macy's department store Santa, then directs parents […]

Evergleam trees, color wheels and bubble lights are back. Christmas decorations from the 1950s and '60s are hot items on eBay. They've also inspired designers Rachel Ashwell and Thomas O'Brien [...]

IN: Retro Ornaments [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Add a touch of nostalgia with vintage-inspired baubles from Cody Foster & Co. OUT: Sticking with the same old decorations. IN: Crystal Stars [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] […]

Everyone knows about Advent calendars, but there's another way to mark the days leading up to Christmas. The Jesse Tree is a symbol of Jesus' family tree, with ornaments that […]

... They had decorated the small dining room regally with Christmas greens. The Osbornes' Christmas Christmas Eve, 1925--a night of moonlight and soft falling snow, a ride in an old […]