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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 ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. There’s something almost theatrical about the moment the tree topper goes ...

The first step is to pick a classic, recognizable New Year’s color scheme to help make your holiday transition clear. Silver, gold, and blue are traditional New Year’s colors that everyone is familiar ...

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 ...

"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, ...

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 ...

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 ...