Book Description

Create the cozy elegance of an old-fashioned Christmas with this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated volume from Time-Life Books. Chapters devoted to decorating, baking, entertaining, and country crafts will help make your holiday celebration a festive trip back to yesteryear. Decorated homes from New England to Santa Fe will show you how to "deck the halls" with dried and fresh flowers, fruit, candles, vintage toys, and unique garlands, or make your own sparkling centerpiece for the Christmas table. Get fresh ideas for holiday entertaining, from tree trimming parties and fireside suppers to Christmas buffets and Twelfth Night dinners. Enjoy more than a dozen recipes for gourmet holiday goodies, and follow easy how-to instructions for more than 20 charming crafts.