In the American Southwest and Mexico, it's tradition to hang ristras -- bright strings of just-harvested red chilies -- by the front door every fall. Beyond their decorative allure, these vivid ...

CLOQUET, Minn. - Like how a rotund Kris Kringle squeezes through a chimney or his reindeer fly, the number of wreaths shipped each holiday season by the Stone Family Wreath Co. is a mystery. "It's in ...

If there's one type of household trash that outpaces others in terms of sheer volume, it's toilet paper rolls. On average, a ...

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When it comes to holiday crafts, people tend to go big—like very big. From centerpieces to garlands to even life-sized chocolate bars, some DIY projects can quickly become time-consuming, which is ...

If you have an hour or two to spare before the whirlwind of Christmas, there are simple ways to create your own Christmas wreath from garden sprigs, twigs and cuttings, bright berries and evergreen ...

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