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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"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 ...

"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, ...

It makes sense: Rather than a star or angel, a bow offers a touch of personality—and a DIY mentality—that a traditional Christmas tree topper might not. It’s distinctly feminine, pretty, and serves as ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you look at a Christmas tree, your eyes can’t help but gravitate up to the topper. So blow your guests away with a one-of-a-kind, handmade tree topper from Etsy. It doesn’t come as a huge ...

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