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Get Ready To Celebrate!

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 4. Lights, Ribbon, Action! 
For a tree that seems to shine from the center, concentrate several strands of large globe-shaped tree lights near the trunk. Then run plenty of strands of twinkle lights close to branch tips.

To fill openings in tree, crumple 3-foot-long pieces of wide raffia ribbon, and insert them between branches. Arrange shiny ornaments to bask in the glow of the lights. For added color, trim your tree with beaded garland, stems of gold leaves, and small bunches of painted twigs.

 Decorate With Gorgeous Gifts 
Who can resist trying to guess what lies inside lovely gifts such as these? For a well-coordinated look (especially when gifts are arrayed beneath the tree), choose wrapping paper and ribbon that complement the colors used in your rooms. Incorporate a range of solid colors and glitzy patterns. For added flair, double up on ribbons-two different kinds for each box.

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