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Have Yourself a Vintage Little Christmas

Brown Sugar Cookie Stars

25 Classic Christmas Cookies Full of Vintage Charm

If you’re in the spirit to channel the Christmases of your childhood, the k...

If you’re in the spirit to channel the Christmases of your childhood, the kitchen is the best place to start.

Christmas Pyrex

Vintage Holiday Pyrex Finds That'll Bring Back Memories of Grandma's House

Nostalgic designs and ever-lasting durability.

Nostalgic designs and ever-lasting durability.

Mississippi Mud Medallions

35 Vintage Christmas Desserts We’ll Never Stop Making

Bring on the bourbon balls, fruitcake, and pecan tassies!

Bring on the bourbon balls, fruitcake, and pecan tassies!

Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing Recipe

Our Favorite Vintage Christmas Recipes That Deserve a Comeback This Year

They've only gotten better with age.

They've only gotten better with age.

Victorian Beaded Egg Christmas Ornament

16 Enchanting Vintage Christmas Ornaments

Relive the magic of Christmas past with these timeless ornaments.

Relive the magic of Christmas past with these timeless ornaments.

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Classic Christmas Collectibles That Are Worth Passing Down

Holiday decorations just mean more when they are passed down.

Holiday decorations just mean more when they are passed down.

Gifts for Everyone and Every Budget

John Deere Monster Treads

Cool Christmas Gifts for Kids

Looking for a present for a very, very good girl or boy?

Looking for a present for a very, very good girl or boy?

DIY Christmas Gifts

20 DIY Christmas Gifts Anyone Would Be Excited to Open

It’s easier than you think to get crafty this Christmas.

It’s easier than you think to get crafty this Christmas.

Our Christmas Story Memory Book

17 Christmas Photo Gifts That Add a Personal Touch to Gift Giving

Picture-perfect gifts.

Picture-perfect gifts.

Floral Arm Saver Gloves

The Best Christmas Gifts Under $100

Do you have everyone covered?

Do you have everyone covered?

Personalizable Grandma and Grandpa Ceramic Mug Set

Great Gifts for Grandparents

Clinique Almost Lipstick Mini Duo

Christmas Gifts Under $10 (That Look Anything But Cheap)

A win for your wallet.

A win for your wallet.

Ticket Stub Diary

Christmas Gifts for Your Brother

From his sweet sister!

From his sweet sister!

Calligraphy Return Address Stamp

Here's Every Single Thing She's Asking Santa For This Year

Your holiday shopping just got easier.

Your holiday shopping just got easier.

Deck the Halls

Christmas Decorating Ideas: Tree Ornaments

100+ Best-Ever Christmas Decorating Ideas

Bring cheer to your house this holiday season with these easy decorating id...

Bring cheer to your house this holiday season with these easy decorating ideas.

Christmas Mantel with Red and Mangolia Accents

50 Farmhouse Christmas Décor Ideas for Your Home

Fill your home with country charm and holiday spirit.

Fill your home with country charm and holiday spirit.

Glistening Gold Christmas Tree Ribbon

10 Gorgeous Ways to Add Ribbon to Your Christmas Tree

The more the merrier!

The more the merrier!

Elk Antler and Garland on Mantel

55+ Ways to Decorate with Fresh Christmas Greenery

It’s time to deck the halls...and the kitchen and the bedroom and the dinin...

It’s time to deck the halls...and the kitchen and the bedroom and the dining room too!

Christmas Cooking for a Crowd

Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

50 Christmas Buffet Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

Ring in the holidays with these festive dishes.

Ring in the holidays with these festive dishes.

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter Recipe

34 Christmas Snacks—Sweet and Savory!—That'll Make for a Very Merry Holiday Season

‘Tis the season for snacking.

‘Tis the season for snacking.

Homemade Eggnog

Classic Christmas Cocktails Every Southern Hostess Should Know

A holiday party without these traditional cocktails? We send our sincere re...

A holiday party without these traditional cocktails? We send our sincere regrets.

Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing Recipe

65 Christmas Dinner Recipes You Need to Try This Holiday Season

Make this year the most delicious yet.

Make this year the most delicious yet.

Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks

30 Christmas Lunch Ideas That Won’t Ruin Your Appetite for Dinner

Quick and make-ahead recipes to help you out after a hectic morning.

Quick and make-ahead recipes to help you out after a hectic morning.

Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel Recipe

The Best 9x13 Casseroles to Serve for Christmas

Smoky Sausage and Grits Casserole

Top-Rated Christmas Brunch Recipes

Breakfast casseroles, biscuits, omelets, and more.

Breakfast casseroles, biscuits, omelets, and more.

Cran-Raspberry-Vanilla Punch

22 Christmas Punch Recipes (Without Alcohol!) That’ll Make Holiday Hosting Easy and Oh-So-Festive

Let’s make Santa proud.

Let’s make Santa proud.

Holiday Beauty

Jingle Jewels

30 Festive Christmas Nail Ideas That'll Have You Fa-La-La-ing in Love

‘Tis the season for merry manis.

‘Tis the season for merry manis.

Looped Half Up-Do

Pretty Hairstyles To Try This Christmas

All dressed up and ready to party!

All dressed up and ready to party!

Essie Under Wraps

The Best Nail Colors To Wear This Christmas

‘Tis the season for a festive mani.

‘Tis the season for a festive mani.