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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For an eclectic, over-the-top display that screams Christmaximalism, completely cover your tree with ornaments and lights.

"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 ...

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 ...

What each person deems to be a star is open to interpretation, and these creative souls have gone above and beyond with their one-of-a-kind tree-topping delights. Interestingly, I haven’t heard a ...

"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, ...

This year, skip the traditional angel Christmas tree topper for something much more inspiring: a powerful woman who is incredibly worthy of the spotlight (and who will also give you some serious ...