Stunning holiday decorations can elevate your holiday meals into memorable gatherings for your family and friends. Learn how to create holiday decorations, including gorgeous serving arrangements for your holiday appetizers and holiday table decorations of centerpieces and place settings for Christmas dinner.

pretty platter

Don’t have fancy serving platters on hand? Dress up a basic white platter by layering lemon slices and herbs around the border.

the main attraction

For a lovely last-minute centerpiece, put two different sizes of pretty ball ornaments in a vase or crystal bowl.

a cut above

Festive cookie cutters can make pretty ornaments. After baking, simply wash, tie with ribbon and hang on the tree or from a light fixture.

smart cookie

Create your own sugar cookie placecards. Simply use colored icing or gel to write your guests’ names. Our Sugar Cookie Cutouts are great for this idea.

wrap it up

Make your own gift wrap with craft paper and rubber stamps. Or, let the gift inspire the wrapping: for baked goods, use tea towels and fasten with raffia or twine. Our Double-Banana Bread makes the perfect sweet gift.