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Candy canes, gingerbread houses, evergreen wreaths, and handmade stockings and cards are always in style during the holidays. We updated these things and more in this collection of favorite decorating ideas and recipes from the past 95 years of Better Homes & Gardens® holiday issues.

HOME 30 DECORATING

Jewel tone decor brings the party to Christmas.

40 ENTERTAINING How to throw your ﬁ rst holiday get-together.

EASY DECORATING Turn to nature for decorating inspiration this season.

58 I DID IT! 65 OUTDOOR

DECORATING Evergreen ideas to dress up your porch and patio.

FOOD 72 CRAVINGS Skip the cinnamon rolls. Try these three pull-apart breads instead.

78 GATHERINGS Baking with friends is simple when all you do is ﬁ ll and fold galettes.

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on the Ghost of Christmas Past. Even in the 1840s, Charles Dickens used the homey traditions of the winter holidays to wrap his readers in a glow of nostalgia for simpler, more innocent times. Everyone has different markers of what makes Christmas actually Christmas: the smell of fir needles in the living room, a homemade ornament with your name on it, sentimental old music and movies you couldn’t bear other times of year but now cause you to tear up a little. This year, to celebrate our 95th holiday at Better Homes & Gardens® magazine, our talented editors waded deep into the archives to find their favorite holiday ideas for decorating, wrapping, baking, entertaining, and doing all the things you’re likely to do from the weekend after Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. We dusted off hundreds of ideas for consideration but landed on 52 that we updated with our modern spin. Traditions like fruitcake (come on, now—this one has bourbon; you have to try it), flocked trees, groovy ’60s tabletop decor, Hanukkah garlands, and other throwbacks that look better and taste even more delicious than they did at the time of their initial publication. It was a long project, and there were tense moments as editors argued for ideas they felt strongly deserved a spotlight. In the end, we came together in the true holiday spirit of camaraderie. We think these colorful ideas will inspire anyone—even STEPHEN ORR, the biggest Scrooges—to embrace the Editor in Chief holidays and all the feelings of peace and instagram @steporr twitter @orrsteporr joy they represent.

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Put your best face forward now and into the new year. We asked the experts how to achieve (or fake) a brighter complexion in an hour, a week, and a month.

Radianc e—no matter what your skin tone—is about evenness (aka smoother texture and fewer dark spots) and light reflection. Achieving it, however, can be a challenge. “As we age, cell turnover slows down and dead skin cells pile up, which contributes to a dull complexion,” says New York dermatologist Josh Zeichner, M.D. “And cold, dry weather dehydrates skin, which reduces its ability to reflect light.” Not to worry. Although pigment issues take more time to address, you can get glowing again by making a few key tweaks to your routine.

WHAT YOU CAN DO IN ONE HOUR

Manipulate light like a pro. Use luminizing skin care and makeup to help your complexion shine in all the right places.

The best quick radiance fix, says celebrity makeup artist Lucy Halperin, is to take a few extra minutes before applying makeup to massage in your skin-care products. “It gets the blood going and plumps up your skin to make it look brighter,” she says. Her regular ritual: Massage in the Ren Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial ($48; sephora.com) , rinse off after a minute, then massage in a serum or moisturizer using a soft makeup brush. Try the Hourglass Vanish Foundation Brush, $46; sephora.com.

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particles. A sheer tinted moisturizer “One of my is another good option. If you want favorite tips a bit more coverage, pat on a second layer around the nose and for giving under the eyes, Halperin says. Try skin a glow Fresh Freshface Instant Glow is to work Luminizer, $38; fresh.com. face makeup HIGHLIGHT into the skin STRATEGICALLY while it’s still L’Oréal Paris celebrity makeup artist Sir John likes to wield a highlighter to bounce light damp with off key features. He applies a stick moisturizer.” formula along the sides of the face, L’OREAL PARIS CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST SIR JOHN

For skin to look radiant, makeup should work synergistically, not mask it. Avoid anything with a matte finish and look for a primer or foundation with luminosity or light-reflecting

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down the center of the nose (but not the tip), and on the cupid’s bow. Complement it with shimmery blush along the cheekbones and a matte version on the apples. Try L’Oréal Paris Infallible Galaxy Stick, $10; ulta.com.

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Regular exfoliation (once or twice a week) helps get rid of those top layers of dead skin that result in a dull appearance. Pick your preferred method—physical or chemical , not both—and always follow with moisturizer.

BUFF IT A physical scrub has an immediate brightening and smoothing effect because it removes accumulated dead skin. Use a gentle circular motion. “If your skin hurts when you’re scrubbing, that’s too hard,” Zeichner says. Try Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Argan Nut Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser, $8; garnierusa.com.

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THE NECK A brightening regimen shouldn’t stop at the jawline; the same retinol product you’re using on your face will also work on the neck, back of the hands, and décolletage. But proceed with care. “Skin on the upper chest is among the thinnest of the body, so it may be more susceptible to irritation even from products that are well-tolerated on your face,” Zeichner says. To play it safe, Baumann suggests diluting your retinol cream with a basic moisturizer.

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Chemical exfoliants, such as alpha hydroxy acids (like glycolic) or beta hydroxy acids (like salicylic), slough the skin without being abrasive. Zeichner recommends AHAs for anyone with dry or aging skin because they exfoliate and brighten the complexion ( plus stimulate collagen). Try Peter Thomas Roth 20% Complex Glycolic Solutions Jumbo Peel Swab, $ 48 ; peterthomasroth.com. Zeichner suggests BHAs for breakout-prone skin because they’re oil-soluble and get into clogged pores. Try Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid, $29; paulaschoice.com.

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Masks with fruit enzymes, like pineapple or papaya, offer a gentle (and spa-like) approach to improving skin radiance and tone. These natural chemical exfoliants break down dead skin and tend to be milder than a scrub or acid, Zeichner says. Look for one containing aloe vera and cucumber to hydrate and soothe at the same time. Try Ursa Major Bright & Easy 3-Minute Flash Mask, $44; ursamajorvt.com.

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Think long-term: Establish brightening skin-care habits to improve pigment problems and boost your moisture levels along the way.

USE GLOW-GETTING SKIN CARE The ingredients dermatologists name-check most are retinoids (like retinol). The vitamin A derivatives stimulate collagen and thereby plump skin, plus an exfoliating effect results in a dewy look. “Retinoids regulate keratinization (the process of new cells being born and moving to the surface), which needs to happen regularly for radiant skin,” says Miami dermatologist Leslie Baumann, M.D. Try RoC Retinol Correxion Max Daily Hydration Crème, $29; Walmart. Alternatively, look for brightening niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3). “It helps damaged cells repair themselves and helps prevent brown spots on the skin ,” Baumann says. Bonus: Niacinamide is also soothing, so products containing it can be liberally applied without the risk of skin reaction, Zeichner says. Try Olay Luminous Miracle Boost Concentrate, $27; olay.com.

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE A deeply moisturized complexion better reflects light, so for maximum luminosity, layer a hyaluronic acid serum under your regular face cream . “Hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge, pulling hydration into the skin’s layers, leaving it plump and dewy,” says Zeichner, who suggests applying it to damp skin or with damp fingers to make it even more effective. Try Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum, $20; drugstores. Other key moisturizing ingredients to look for are ceramides. “They strengthen the skin barrier and prevent water loss in the skin,” says New York dermatologist Dendy Engelman, M.D. Q

JEWEL TONE

At Jennifer Griﬃn’s home in an Oklahoma City suburb, Christmas looks like a great big party the moment you step inside. Collages of paper rosettes and stars brighten the foyer, and mini villages and forests spring up on bookshelves. Jennifer’s jewel tone holiday decor layers eﬀortlessly on top of the black, white, green, and gold palette of her everyday look. Here’s how she does it.

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THINK VERSATILITY Rather than buying holiday-theme accessories, Jennifer springs for accents that work with her holiday palette but can be used any time. The striped pillow on the sofa, right, adds a pop of red at Christmas, but its neutral pattern gives her the ﬂexibility to bring it out on other occasions, too, like Valentine’s Day.

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A gemstone scheme brings the party at Christmas. So how does Jennifer keep it from looking like too much? Her home’s neutral backdrop means the jewel tones don’t overwhelm. Meanwhile, strategic hits of black, metallics, and green in her everyday decor are grounding enough to make rainbow hues feel mature and sophisticated. Jennifer found this collection of vintage ornaments, left, at a yard sale years ago. She displays them in an antique milk glass bowl surrounded by evergreen clippings.

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At the afterChristmas sales, Jennifer buys multiples of ornaments and lights for the tree, plus easy-to-store serveware, paper plates, and napkins. LOO K ALL YE AR

Jennifer scours thrift shops and big-box stores year-round for versatile decor and knickknacks, like her blue-and-white ceramics, left. She makes them Christmasy with bouquets of red ﬂowers. MAKE A TOO L KIT

Basics like adhesive hooks, masking tape, and hot glue anchor her holiday displays.

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Depression is a tangle of multiple symptoms.

Individual results may vary.

Indication TRINTELLIX (vortioxetine) is a prescription medicine used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.

Important Safety Information Suicidal Thoughts and Actions and Antidepressant Drugs Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teens or young adults within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts or actions. People who have (or have a family history of) bipolar illness, or suicidal thoughts or actions may have a particularly high risk. Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, impulsivity, trouble sleeping, aggressive behavior or suicidal thoughts are new, worse or worry you. TRINTELLIX has not been evaluated for use in patients under 18. Do not take TRINTELLIX if you are allergic to vortioxetine or any of its ingredients. People taking MAOIs should not take TRINTELLIX. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if you take an MAOI, including the antibiotic linezolid. Do not take an MAOI within 21 days of stopping TRINTELLIX, and do not start TRINTELLIX if you stopped taking an MAOI in the last 14 days.

TRINTELLIX may cause serious side effects including: Serotonin Syndrome: A potentially life-threatening problem that can happen when medicines such as TRINTELLIX are taken with certain other medicines. Symptoms may include agitation, hallucinations, coma or other changes in mental status; problems controlling movements or muscle twitching, stiffness or tightness; fast heartbeat, high or low blood pressure; sweating or fever; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Abnormal bleeding: Increased risk of bleeding or bruising may occur especially if taken with nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, or the blood thinner warfarin. Manic episode: Symptoms may include increased energy; severe trouble sleeping; racing thoughts; reckless behavior; unusually grand ideas; excessive happiness or irritability; talking more or faster than usual. Visual problems: May include eye pain, changes in vision, swelling or redness in or around the eye. Only some people are at risk. You may want to undergo an eye examination to see if you are and receive preventative treatment.

Please see additional Important Safety Information continued on next page.

TRINTELLIX may help you take a step forward in improving your depression. Depression is more than sadness. It’s a tangle of multiple symptoms, such as loss of interest, tiredness, sleeping too much, indecisiveness, and difﬁculty concentrating. TRINTELLIX is a prescription medicine used to treat the overall symptoms of depression (MDD) in adults. It helped reduce the multiple symptoms of depression based on an overall score on a standardized depression rating scale in multiple 6-8 week studies and one maintenance study vs. sugar pill. Individual results may vary.

Ask your healthcare professional if it’s time for a change to TRINTELLIX. Meet Sherry*, 60 Now that her children no longer live at home, Sherry can pursue a career that she is passionate about. As a lifelong baker, she thinks she’s found the perfect job as the manager of a diner nearby. Sherry’s depression symptoms include low energy and she ﬁnds it hard to concentrate. Sherry also experiences sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping, and indecisiveness. *

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Important Safety Information (continued) Low salt (sodium) levels in the blood: Symptoms may include headache; difﬁculty concentrating, memory changes or confusion; weakness and unsteadiness on your feet; and in severe or sudden cases hallucinations, fainting, seizures or coma. Severe low sodium levels can cause death if untreated. Before starting TRINTELLIX tell your healthcare provider if you have or had liver problems; seizures or convulsions; mania or bipolar disorder; low sodium levels in your blood; bleeding problems; if nursing, pregnant, or plan to become pregnant or nurse; or any other medical conditions. TRINTELLIX and some medicines may interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including migraine and psychiatric medicines, to avoid a potentially life-threatening condition. Tell your doctor if you take or plan to take any over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements, such as tryptophan or St. John’s wort. Common side effects of TRINTELLIX include: nausea, constipation or vomiting. These are not all the possible side effects of TRINTELLIX. Do not start or stop taking TRINTELLIX without talking to your healthcare provider first. Suddenly stopping TRINTELLIX when you take higher doses may cause you to have side effects including headache, stiff muscles, mood swings, sudden outbursts of anger, dizziness or feeling lightheaded, or runny nose.

Talk to your healthcare provider. Please see Important Facts about TRINTELLIX on the following page. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. TRINTELLIX is a trademark of H. Lundbeck A/S and used under license by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. ©2017 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. USD/VOR/17/0163 12/2017

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT TRINTELLIX [trin'-TELL-ix] (vortioxetine) Tablets

What is the most important information I should know about TRINTELLIX? TRINTELLIX and other antidepressant medicines may cause serious side effects. 1. Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, or young adults within the ﬁrst few months of treatment. 2. Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts or actions. Some people may have a particularly high risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions. These include people who have (or have a family history of) bipolar illness (also called manic-depressive illness) or suicidal thoughts or actions. 3. How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions? • Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed. • Call your healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings. • Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about symptoms. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: • attempts to commit suicide • trouble sleeping • acting on dangerous impulses • an extreme increase in activity or talking (mania) • acting aggressive, being angry or violent • thoughts about suicide or dying • other unusual changes in behavior or mood • new or worse depression • panic attacks • new or worse anxiety • feeling agitated, restless, angry or irritable • new or worse irritability What is TRINTELLIX? TRINTELLIX is a prescription medicine used to treat a certain type of depression called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks of treating depression and also the risk of not treating it. You should discuss all treatment choices with your healthcare provider. • Talk to your healthcare provider if you do not think that your condition is getting better with TRINTELLIX treatment. Do not take TRINTELLIX if you:

• are allergic to vortioxetine, or any of the ingredients in TRINTELLIX. • take a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI). Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if you take an MAOI, including the antibiotic linezolid. Do not take an MAOI within 21 days of stopping TRINTELLIX. Do not start TRINTELLIX if you stopped taking an MAOI in the last 14 days. Before taking TRINTELLIX, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• have or had bleeding problems • have liver problems • drink alcohol • have or had seizures or convulsions • have any other medical • have mania or bipolar disorder conditions (manic depression) • have low salt (sodium) levels in your blood • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRINTELLIX will harm your unborn baby. Taking TRINTELLIX while pregnant in your third trimester may cause your newborn baby to have withdrawal symptoms that causes a certain type of breathing problem called Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN). • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TRINTELLIX passes into breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take TRINTELLIX. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRINTELLIX and some medicines may interact with each other, may not work as well, or may cause serious side effects when taken together. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take: • medicines used to treat migraine headache (e.g. triptans) • medicines used to treat mood, anxiety, psychotic or thought disorders, including tricyclics, lithium, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), buspirone, or antipsychotics • MAOIs (including linezolid, an antibiotic) • Tramadol or fentanyl • over-the-counter supplements such as tryptophan or St. John’s Wort • nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs (NSAIDs) • carbamazepine • aspirin • phenytoin • warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) • quinidine • diuretics • rifampin Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines.

Before you take TRINTELLIX with any of these medicines, talk to your healthcare provider about serotonin syndrome. See “What are the possible side effects of TRINTELLIX?” How should I take TRINTELLIX?

• Take TRINTELLIX exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. • Take TRINTELLIX at about the same time each day. • Your healthcare provider may need to change the dose of TRINTELLIX until it is the right dose for you. • Do not start or stop taking TRINTELLIX without talking to your healthcare provider first. Suddenly stopping TRINTELLIX when you take higher doses may cause you to have side effects ° dizziness or feeling lightheaded ° headache ° mood swings ° sudden outburst of anger ° runny nose ° stiff muscles • TRINTELLIX may be taken with or without food. If you take too much TRINTELLIX, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. What are the possible side effects of TRINTELLIX? TRINTELLIX may cause serious side effects, including: • See “What is the most important information I should know about TRINTELLIX?” • serotonin syndrome. A potentially life-threatening problem called serotonin syndrome can happen when medicines such as TRINTELLIX are taken with certain other medicines. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include: ° high or low blood pressure ° agitation, hallucinations, coma or other changes in mental status ° sweating or fever ° nausea or vomiting ° problems controlling your movements or muscle twitching ° diarrhea ° muscle stiffness or tightness ° fast heartbeat • abnormal bleeding or bruising. TRINTELLIX may increase your risk of bleeding or bruising, especially if you take the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), or aspirin. • hypomania (manic episodes). Symptoms of manic episodes include: ° greatly increased energy ° severe problems sleeping ° racing thoughts ° talking more or faster than usual ° unusually grand ideas ° excessive happiness or irritability ° reckless behavior • visual problems ° eye pain ° changes in vision ° swelling or redness in or around the eye Only some people are at risk for these problems. You may want to undergo an eye examination to see if you are at risk and receive preventative treatment if you are. • low levels of salt (sodium) in your blood. Symptoms of this may include: headache, difficulty concentrating, memory changes, confusion, weakness and unsteadiness on your feet. Symptoms of severe or sudden cases of low salt levels in your blood may include: hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real), fainting, seizures and coma. If not treated, severe low sodium levels can cause death. Common side effects in people who take TRINTELLIX include: • nausea • constipation • vomiting These are not all the possible side effects of TRINTELLIX. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. How should I store TRINTELLIX? Store TRINTELLIX at room temperature between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C). Keep TRINTELLIX and all medicines out of the reach of children. How to get more information about TRINTELLIX. The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk about TRINTELLIX with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. The FDA approved full Prescribing Information including Medication Guide can be found at www.TRINTELLIX.com or CALL 1-877-TAKEDA-7 (1-877-825-3327). Distributed and Marketed by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Deerfield, IL 60015 Marketed by: Lundbeck Deerfield, IL 60015 TRINTELLIX is a trademark of H. Lundbeck A/S registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and used under license by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2013-2017 Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. LUN205 R14_CFBS June 2017 L-LUN-0417-13

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For polish, Jennifer coordinates gift wrap and tree ornament colors. For surprise, she uses diﬀerent papers for each family member, but keeps it a secret until it’s time to open presents.

Much of Jennifer’s Christmas decor invites a closer look. She nestles festive vignettes of nutcrackers, ornaments, trees, and a tiny village in a bookcase.

To make this sunburst, Jennifer hot-glued wood skewers and crafts sticks to a wooden disc, spray-painted it gold, and glued on a mirror. Q

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Cover all the flavor bases with easy appetizers: salty cheeses, sweet honey, savory baked salami crisps, and tangy dip.

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First things ﬁ rst: For more than a few people, you need an invitation to give guests the essential details (and let them know you’re serious about the RSVP). That doesn’t mean you have to mess with paper and stamps. We love Minted’s free Online Invitations, which hit in-boxes like a little interactive party moment of their own. Choose a design, personalize it, track RSVPs, and send reminders. minted.com

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It seems like a nobrainer, but include as much info as possible on the invite. The obvious: start and end times, address, and phone number. The not-so-obvious: Make sure guests know if kids are invited or not, and give them a clue about how much food will be served (heavy hors d’oeuvres, or just nibbles and drinks?) so they can plan around that.

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A musicless party is like food without salt— serviceable but dull, say Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam in their new book, Brunch Is Hell: How to Save the World by Throwing a Dinner Party. The duo—who host The Dinner Party Download podcast— suggest instrumentals or music with lyrics in a foreign language as foolproof options in any genre. And if they had to pick only one album to play for a party?

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Believe it or not, I’d go with Herbie Hancock’s soundtrack to the 1966 movie Blow-Up. It’s a cool, groovy blend of mod pop and jazz.

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with fairy-light strings, tea lights, and votives. (Unscented, please.)

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VIDEO PHOTOS can take home? Party pics with a secret video Connect your iPhone to the Prynt printer ($150; prynt.co), download the free app, print a photo, then attach a short video from your camera roll. When anyone with the app scans the photo, they’ll see the three-second video. A code embedded in the paper works the magic.

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C H E AT S H E E T This new version of the 1930s dial-a-drink shaker features eight classic cocktail recipes. Twist the copper-plated cover to reveal ingredients and amounts. No Siri or Alexa needed. Soiree Recipe Cocktail Shaker, $30; papersource.com

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Find inspiration and history on the free Elemental Cocktails app. Mix up James Bond’s signature Vesper martini and wow guests with a little trivia: 007 ﬁ rst ordered the drink in Casino Royale (1953).

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In an ice-filled shaker, combine 1 ounce each gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Shake, then strain into a tumbler filled with fresh ice. Top off with sparkling rosé and an orange slice. B E E R AM E RI CAN O

Combine 1½ ounces each Campari and sweet vermouth in a glass with ice. Pour 3 ounces of beer into another glass, stir to create foam. Top the cocktail with foam and a little bit of the beer.

D IY GARN I S H BAR Customize a basic cocktail (G&T or vodka soda) with a garnish station: fresh herbs, cucumber spears, fruit skewers, and various bitters.

PITC H E R D RI N KS Make big-batch cocktails in pitchers (be sure to label), set out glasses and ice, and have guests pour their own.

BU B B LY J U IC E BAR Stock one kind of sparkling wine and an assortment of healthy juices like apple-ginger, lemoncayenne, and coconut-lime.

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Finger sandwiches oﬀer a sizable variety of ﬂavors without much actual cooking. Putting together an impressive spread is as easy as sliced bread. The possibilities are endless. Add a slice of apple or pear; use biscuits or rolls instead of bread, says Denise Gee, author of Southern Appetizers: 60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers. 1 Change up classic cucumber with mint

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PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES AND CREAM CHEESECAKE Prep Time: 30 min. | Total Time: 6 hours 35 min. | Makes: 16 servings (incl. refrigerating)

W H AT YO U N EED 30 OREO Cookies, divided 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 35 starlight mints, divided 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate 2 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate

MAKE IT HEAT oven to 325°F. USE pulsing action of food processor to process 18 cookies until ﬁnely ground. Add butter; mix well. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min. CRUSH 30 mints, then chop 10 of remaining cookies. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in crushed mints and chopped cookies. Pour over crust. BAKE 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours. MEANWHILE, crush remaining mints, then chop remaining cookies. Cover baking sheet with parchment. Melt chocolates separately as directed on packages. Spread semi-sweet chocolate into thin layer on prepared baking sheet; top with tablespoonfuls of the white chocolate. Swirl gently with spoon. Top with crushed mints and chopped cookies. Refrigerate until ﬁrm. BREAK chocolate bark into small pieces; sprinkle over cheesecake before serving. Variation: Substitute 3/4 cup crushed candy canes for the starlight mints. Reserve 1 Tbsp. crushed candy for sprinkling over the swirled chocolate bark; stir remaining crushed candy into the cheesecake batter before baking as directed.

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A photographer captures the view outside her window by bringing the greens, whites, and browns of nature inside for the holiday.

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he warmth of wood. The rugged textures of pinecones and twigs. The scent of evergreen trees. A snowy landscape. Aniko Levai gathers inspiration and material for a woodland decorating scheme from the backyard of her Richmond, VA, home. Her Christmas tree trimmings follow a neutral palette, starting with wooden cutouts she stained and clear plastic balls she spraypainted white. Simple greenery and wooden accents on the mantel and coﬀee table complete the natural look of the family room—a winter retreat for Aniko, who writes the blog Place of My Taste; her husband, Miki; and their sons, Bence and Patrick. Read on for more woodland ideas.

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Two wreaths for twice the impact: A preserved boxwood wreath hangs on a grapevine wreath that has battery-operated lights. (Both wreaths from allmodern.com.)

For the bead garland, Aniko cut dowel rods into sections. She drilled holes through them and wooden balls then stained and strung them on monoﬁlament line.

Western red cedar branches from Aniko’s yard green up an arrangement of items in diﬀerent wood tones on the coﬀee table.

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I LOVE THAT MY DECOR REFLECTS THE OUTDOORS. BRINGING THAT INTO MY HOME MAKES EVERYTHING COZY AND WARM. ANIKO LEVAI

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4 Aniko teams wood and white ornaments with metallic balls, a pinecone-and-leaf garland, white lights, and a few feathers.

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Aniko wants guests to feel the holiday spirit when they walk into the foyer. Her ﬁrst instinct is to make her own natural decorations, but when she ﬁnds the perfect accent—such as a twig garland—she‘s happy to buy it. (Similar ones available at etsy.com.)

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Her version of a Christmas countdown is a macrame wall hanging with watercolor cards she painted and strung on cording. Each card has a daily family activity on the back.

7 Easy, free, fragrant: Fill a basket with evergreen branches.

8 Ornaments not used on the Christmas tree decorate a wall-mounted shoe cabinet. Hemnes, $99; ikea.com

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In 1976, Better Homes & Gardens® magazine inspired Marcia Lee to sew a burlap-and-yarn stocking for her husband, David. She stitched Dad at the top in honor of their ﬁ rst child, due in January 1977. Marcia eventually made stockings for herself and their six children. Daughter Carolyn Holman took over as chief stocking-maker while dating her future husband. She sews a new stocking as each sibling marries and has kids. To personalize each one, Carolyn collects ideas from Pinterest and family conversations. Good thing she’s prepared: Two more stockings will join the display of 27 at Marcia and David’s home in Warsaw, IN, this year.

Show us! Send photos of you with your latest project to IDidIt@meredith.com, and post on Instagram with our #BHGIDidIt hashtag.

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BY KIT SEL ZER PHOTOS CARSON DOWNING

FAMILY PORTRAIT: MARAH GRANT

What began as a father-to-be gift one Christmas has become a treasured multigenerational tradition—41 years and counting.

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Start a tradition with an update of our original design. Unlike evenweave cross-stitch fabric, burlap doesn’t have an even grid, so your stitches won’t be uniform, which is part of the charm. MATERIALS Stocking pattern ½ yard burlap ½ yard lining fabric ¼ yard lightweight fusible interfacing Yarn Thread

TOOLS Scissors Pencil Cross-stitch needle with eye to ﬁ t yarn Sewing machine Press cloth

Draw a stocking pattern, or print and cut out our template at BHG.com/ BurlapStocking.

Trace pattern on two pieces of lining fabric and two pieces of burlap, making sure they are on grain. Cut out lining and one piece of burlap, top right.

Fuse interfacing to back of uncut burlap piece (which will be the stocking front) to stabilize it for cross-stitching. (Note:

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trees), start in center and work toward edges. Work from top and toe to center. Extend stitches slightly into seam allowance. Outline ornament with backstitch. When ﬁnished, cut out stocking shape.

Put right sides of burlap pieces together, above right, and sew using a 1-inch seam allowance, leaving top open. Fold

over top edge 1 inch so wrong sides face; press. Turn stocking right side out and press, using press cloth. Repeat for lining, but do not turn right side out.

Sew a loop from leftover lining fabric. Sew to wrong side of lining near back corner of stocking.

Insert lining into stocking. Align top

(folded) edges at opening and pin. Hand-sew lining to burlap along top edge, securing loop between. Q

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winter GREENS Don’t put away your garden gear yet. There’s no time off for containers when you use fresh evergreen ideas for porches and patios.

GARLAND TWISTS Turn a trio of willow obelisks into evergreen and winterberry trees that can stand on their own or in containers. Use ﬂorists wire to attach the garland— we used incense cedar—to the top of the obelisk and weave it in and around the frame. Wire bunches of artiﬁcial berries (so you don’t end up with a mess) to the garland. Freshcut greens should last a few weeks.

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P H OTO S B L A I N E M OAT S P R O D U C E D BY S C OT T J O H N S O N

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H O M E O U T D O O R D E C O R AT I N G TENDER LEMON CYPRESS NEEDS PROTECTION FROM FREEZING TEMPERATURES.

GOLDEN GLOBE A store-bought spruce wreath makes a coniferous nest for a hanging sphere wrapped in twinkling lights. Any unused container can serve as the display stand. Make a pair to bookend a driveway or entrance.

TINY DAZZLER

THE VELVETY BACKS OF MAGNOLIA LEAVES WON’T FADE.

A trio of little conifers—a hinoki cypress and a pair of Canadian hemlocks— surrounds a nonhardy lemon cypress (a dwarf golden arborvitae would be a good substitute for colder climates). Holiday ornaments tucked into juniper boughs add the right amount of sparkle and color.

SOUTHERN DISPLAY Dried cotton boll stems and fresh magnolia branches— ﬁnd both on etsy.com and through ﬂorists— serve as a base for this soft-to-touch display that will last months. Dried pussy willows crown the combination. A golden hinoki cypress and a Canadian hemlock provide contrasting textures in companion containers.

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MAPLE- PEAR PULL-APART BREAD

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C R AV I N G S

It’s the brunch pastry that goes by many names (monkey bread, sticky bread, bubble bread). No matter what name you use, when you drizzle layers of sweet dough with butter, then sprinkle on a spiced sugary mix, you might just call it … gone. Whip up one of our renditions (including a savory spin) and give Christmas morning cinnamon rolls a run for their money.

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BY M AG G I E G L I S A N P H OTO S JA S O N D O N N E L LY

FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT

PULLAPART BREAD

F O O D C R AV I N G S

MAKE AH EAD Prepare as directed through Step 2, but do not let dough rise. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let dough stand at room temperature 30 minutes before continuing with Step 3.

1. In a small saucepan heat milk until warm (105°F to 115°F). In a large bowl combine warm milk and yeast; stir until yeast is dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes. 2. Add egg, ¹⁄4 cup melted butter, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, and the salt to yeast mixture. Beat with a mixer on medium until combined. Add half the flour; beat on low 30 seconds, scraping bowl as needed. Beat 1 minute on medium. Stir in remaining flour. Shape dough into a ball (dough will not be smooth). Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease surface. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (45 to 60 minutes). 3. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 20×12-inch rectangle. Brush dough with ¹⁄4 cup melted butter. 4. Sprinkle dough with pears, brown sugar, and cardamom. Cut rectangle in half lengthwise to make two 20×6-inch strips. Cut each strip crosswise into five 6×4-inch strips. Make two stacks of five strips each. Cut each stack into three 4×2-inch sections. Stagger sections in pan, cut sides up. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in

MAPLE-PEAR PULL-APART BREAD HANDS ON 25 min. TOTAL TIME 3 hr. 25 min.

³⁄4 cup milk 1 1

pkg. active dry yeast egg, lightly beaten ¹⁄4 cup butter, melted 2 Tbsp. maple syrup ¹⁄2 tsp. salt 3 cups all-purpose ﬂour ¹⁄4 cup butter, melted 1¹⁄2 cups peeled, cored, ﬁnely chopped pears ³⁄4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cardamom ³⁄4 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 Tbsp. maple syrup BANANAPR ALINE CRUNCH

SAUSAGEPESTO

size (40 to 45 minutes). 5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 45 minutes or until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted near center registers 200°F. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate. Stir together powdered sugar and 2 to 3 Tbsp. maple syrup to make drizzling consistency. Drizzle over loaf. Makes 10 to 12 servings. EACH SERVING 370 cal, 11 g fat, 44 mg chol, 212 mg sodium, 64 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 6 g pro.

BANANA-PRALINE CRUNCH Prepare dough as directed through Step 3, except replace 2 Tbsp. maple syrup with 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar. In Step 4, sub in 1½ cups fi nely chopped bananas, ³⁄4 cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup chopped toasted pecans, and 1 tsp. ground cinnamon. In a medium bowl combine ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon. Cut in 2 Tbsp. butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 Tbsp. flaked coconut and 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans. Sprinkle coconut mixture over top before baking. Bake as directed. To serve, drizzle with 2 oz. melted semisweet chocolate.

SAUSAGE-PESTO Prepare dough as directed through Step 3, except replace 2 Tbsp. maple syrup with 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar. In Step 4, spread ¹⁄3 cup basil pesto over dough; sprinkle with 8 oz. browned Italian sausage, ½ cup chopped roasted red sweet peppers, and 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake as directed. To serve, stir together 1 Tbsp. olive oil and 1 Tbsp. basil pesto; drizzle over loaf. Q

STEP BY STEP

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MAKE TWO STACKS OF FIVE STRIPS.

CUT EACH STACK INTO THIRDS.

STAGGER ALL SIX SECTIONS IN PAN.

Dress Up Your Holidays Get creative with crisp, oval Town House crackers and your favorite toppings.

FRESH FROM THE OVEN Impress everyone at the table with delicious, easy-to-make, homemade

Fleischmann’s® Beginner’s Cinnamon Rolls. INGREDIENTS 41/2 [V J\WZ HSS W\YWVZL ÅV\Y 1 /3 cup sugar 2 packets Fleischmann’s® RapidRise Yeast 1 teaspoon salt 11/2 cups water 6 tablespoons butter OR margarine 1 egg FILLING /3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter OR margarine, very soft

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5. Roll dough into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle using a rolling pin. Spread 3 tablespoons butter over dough, stopping at least 1/2-inch from the edges on the long sides. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Beginning at long end of each rectangle, roll up tightly. Pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 equal pieces. 6. Place, cut sides down, in greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Cover ^P[O [V^LS" SL[ YPZL PU ^HYT WSHJL \U[PS KV\ISLK PU ZPaL HIV\[ OV\Y 7. Bake in preheated 350ºF oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Cool on wire rack for at least 20 minutes. 8. Combine all frosting ingredients (start with 2 tablespoons milk and add more if needed) in a large bowl and beat until creamy. Spread over rolls.

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F O O D G AT H E R I N G S

A galette—the laid-back love child of tarts and pies—plays the part of entertainment and take-home treat at a party that’s some work and all play.

THE BEAUTY OF GALETTES is in their forgiving free-form shape and their versatility. Fold pastry over hearty ﬁllings, and as the holiday season hits hustle mode, turn to these freezer-to-oven recipes as potluck stunners or sanity-saving dinners. Perfectly pleated pastry need not apply.

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P H OTO S B L A I N E M OAT S P R O D U C E D BY C A R R I E B OY D

AS K FRI E N D S TO B RI N G TH E I R APRO N S AN D RO LLI N G PI N S TO TH I S PRO D U CTIVE PART Y.

. DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place sausage in lightly greased 2-quart round casserole dish. Top with onions and cheese. 2. Beat eggs, half-and-half and baking mix with wire whisk until well blended. Pour over cheese.

Regular

3. Bake 45–50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges. Add toppings. PREP TIME: 15 min. COOK TIME: 45 min. VARIATION: Substitute a 13x9-inch baking pan for 2-quart round casserole dish. Bake 20–25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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F O O D G AT H E R I N G S

H OW T O P U L L I T O F F

PREP STEPS MAKE TH E DO U G H

A day or two before the party, mix a batch of pastry dough for each attendee. Form dough into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until it’s time to roll. Designate individual work spaces with chilled pastry boards, parchment paper, and measuring cups and spoons. Provide easy access to prepped ﬁlling ingredients.

PASTRY BOARDS Marble boards hold a chill that keeps the butter in the dough solid for a ﬂakier pastry. Skip spendy marble boards and opt for porcelain tiles. We found 12×12-inch tiles for less than $10 at big-box stores.

RO LL O UT DO U G H O N PREC UT PARC H M E NT S H E ETS , WH I C H FIT N I C E LY O N TI LE S .

TH E S NAC KS

An extra batch of the dough becomes the base for snack crackers. Roll out dough and dust with sweet or savory toppers (cinnamonsugar, za’atar, ground black pepper and ﬂaky salt, Parmesan cheese, etc.). Cut into cracker-size pieces, then bake at 375°F until golden brown. Serve with purchased dippers, jams, and dips. TH E COC K TAI LS

Keep cocktails seasonal and easy. Dress up a bottle of dry red wine with warming spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon), citrus zest and juice, and a drizzle of honey. Heat to a simmer over low. For more coldweather cocktails, visit BHG.com/ HotCocktails.

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BAKE OR TAKE Bake a filled galette or two for sampling during the party. Box the others up for your friends, and send them home with baking directions. Guests can freeze finished galettes until firm, then transfer them (still on the parchment paper) to plastic freezer bags. They keep in the freezer up to a month. No need to defrost: Our recipes go from freezer to oven to table in about an hour.

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F O O D G AT H E R I N G S

HEARTY FALL FLAVORS SING IN THESE PASTRY FILLINGS: ONE SWEET, ONE SAVORY, AND ONE DELICIOUSLY BALANCED BETWEEN THE TWO.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 124.

GALETTE FILLING 3 WAYS

C R AN B E RRY- ROS E MARY

Fresh and plumped dried cranberries stud a mixture of cranberry juice, citrus juice and zest, and sugar. Buttery walnuts add crunch and pair well with the bittersweet astringency of the cranberries and savory rosemary.

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K ALE -WH ITE C H E D DAR

Sauté chopped, stemmed kale in olive oil with shallot and garlic. Finish with a hit of fresh sage, salty white cheddar, and a squeeze of lemon juice after baking. The burst of acid cuts through the salty ﬂavors to brighten everything.

BUT TE R N UT- FETA

A drizzle of honey after baking adds a welcome sweet note that echoes the caramely ﬂavor of the thymespiked roasted butternut squash and balances feta’s saltiness. Try this combo next to the more traditional veggie sides at your next holiday gathering.

APPLES. RASPBERRIES. ALMONDS. NOT ONE GRAIN OF DOUBT.

F O O D G AT H E R I N G S

BOXED UP

Transporting galettes home in cardboard bakery boxes is seamless. Look for boxes at crafts stores or buy a few from your local bakery.

CHOCOLATE. PEANUT BUTTER. PROTEIN. ZERO DOUBT.

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THE GOODS

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FOOD BOOKS

tasteful gifts We’ve rounded up some of our favorite 2017 releases in hopes that one of these wrapped with a bow will inspire a few dinner party invites in 2018.

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Gonzalo Guzmán translates for home cooks the regional Mexican cuisine of his popular San Francisco restaurant. $30

Good-bye, ho-hum! The New York Times staﬀ writer Melissa Clark’s global ﬂavors brighten weeknight dinners. $35

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Peek behind the BH&G® Test Kitchen doors and take away our best secrets for success in your kitchen. $25

Jacques Pépin guides his granddaughter through French classics and her kid-food faves. Gift it to someone you love. $30 Q

Win! Go to BHG.com/WinCookbooks December 1–7 for a chance to win three of our featured cookbooks. Entry details on page 125. 86

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Latkes We didn’t really need another reason to love Hanukkah’s iconic fried potato pancakes. But these eight new toppings and one new technique (grab your spiralizer) make us love them even more.

6 5 SPIRALIZED LATKES

PEEL and spiralize 4 medium russet potatoes (1 ¹⁄2 lb.). Pat dry. Using scissors, cut through ribbons. Combine with 2 slightly beaten eggs; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil (or the traditional rendered chicken fat); 2 cloves garlic, minced; and ½ tsp. salt. Press ¹⁄3 cup potato mixture into a patty, squeezing out excess liquid. COOK batches in hot oil in a large skillet

over medium-high heat about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. DRAIN on paper towels or rack; keep

warm. Serve with toppings. Makes 12.

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SHAVED F E N N E L , CELERY & SHALLOT SLAW; pomegranate

seeds; fennel fronds B E E F SAL AM I ,

pineapple salsa, sliced Fresno chile pepper, fresh cilantro leaves

PRE PARE D H O RS E R AD I S H ,

sour cream, smoked trout, green apple slices, snipped chives

P H OTO A DA M A L B R I G H T

SMOKED SALMON, cream

cheese, microgreens, red onion slices, everything bagel seasoning

AG E D WH ITE C H E D DAR ,

red pepper jelly, sliced cornichon, crushed red pepper

SHREDDED R AD I CC H IO,

hard-cooked egg,

TH E TH I N N E R YO U S PI R ALIZE TH E POTATO E S , TH E B ET TE R TH E PAN CAKE S H O LD TOG ETH E R .

Thousand Island dressing, pumpernickel bread crumbs

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S LI C E D STI LTO N C H E E S E ,

chopped grapes, black pepper, fresh rosemary AVOCADO S LI C E S , sliced

radishes, tahini, lemon zest, black salt TIP For traditional latkes, shred then drain potatoes. Q

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IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR, AND WE’RE CELEBRATING WITH A LOOK BACK AT OUR FAVORITE DECORATING IDEAS AND RECIPES FROM OUR PAST 95 HOLIDAY ISSUES. WE UPDATED SOME OLD STANDBYS—AND LEFT A FEW CLASSICS UNTOUCHED —BECAUSE IT’S TRADITIONS THAT MAKE THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHT. photos A D A M A L B R I G H T produced by J E S S I C A T H O M A S , K AT Y K I I C K C O N D O N , A N D M A R Y - B E T H R O U S E food styling MARIAN COO PE R CAI RN S crafts by KI M H UTC H I SO N hand-lettering by AN NA FRE D E RI C K

DIY TOPPER WEAVE STRIPS OF STARCHED FELT INTO A SNOWFLAKE STAR. HOW-TO, ON PAGE 126.

F LOC K E D I S BAC K Everything vintage is new again. Snowy white trees were all over our pages in the ‘50s and ‘60s, and we’re embracing the look again thanks to a new crop of preﬂocked faux (but realistic-looking) trees. Paired with vintage-inspired pastel ornaments, the look is straight out of a midcentury winter wonderland.

BUYING GUIDE SEE PAGE 130 FOR THE ORNAMENTS SHOWN.

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WHY WE LIKE FELT IT DOESN’T FRAY, AND THERE’S NO WRONG SIDE OR GRAIN TO ALIGN.

STITCHES TO KNOW

STOC K I N G UP We believed “stockings made with care will be hung with care year after year” when we shared this folk art creation, left. Still true. But our new version makes handcrafting easier with relaxed yarn stitches and fabric glue.

RU N N I N G STITC H

CO UC H I N G STITC H

B L AN KET STITC H

This basic stitch Lay a piece This interlocking (up and down of yarn across loop stitch in a row) doesn’t the felt, and gives the felt need to be secure it with edges, which are evenly spaced. tiny stitches actually glued together, a Casual is part of embroidery of the look. ﬂoss. ﬁnished look.

HANDMADE WRAPS & TOPPERS We dipped into our archives for easy wrapping ideas that combine a modern graphic look with the charm of something you make yourself.

WOVE N R AF F IA TO PPE RS

STRI N G ART BOXE S

D I P - DYE D G I F T WR AP

C R E PE PAPE R PAC K AG E

In 1964 we got a little obsessed with the idea of weaving a grid of ribbon around a gift box. Satin, velvet, paper ribbon—we tried them all. This year we used raﬃa, and we love the texture it adds to this pattern.

The stuff of ‘60s camp projects and wall hangings, string art is officially back (25,000 Etsy hits). The originals involved nails, but our take is just embroidery floss threaded through holes poked in the lid of a papier-mâché box.

“Turn ordinary tissue paper into a galaxy of dazzling gift wraps,” we promised in 1975, and it still works. Fold paper into the shapes on page 130. Dunk corners in food coloring, unfold, iron ﬂat, and let dry.

This technique from 1988 works for a soft gift like a scarf. Center item near the bottom of a crepe paper sheet. Fold long sides to center and roll up. Fold end into triangle. See diagram on page 130.

STRI N G ART BOXE S

WOVE N R AF F IA TO PPE RS

D I P - DYE D G I F T WR AP C R E PE PAPE R PAC K AG E

HOW-TOS BEGIN ON PAGE 126.

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S PI C E D COO KI E COT TAG E

Inspired by the church, opposite bottom, this simplified cottage has been updated with a chai-spiced cookie dough.

Get the patterns For detailed templates, go to BHG.com/ SpicedCookie Cottage.

DOUBLE DUTY THE COOKIE IS TENDER ENOUGH TO EAT YET STURDY ENOUGH TO STAND.

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LOO K BAC K

INGERBREAD HOUSES ON OUR PAGES HAVE BEEN INSPIRING FAMILY PROJECTS SINCE THE ‘30S. SKIP THE PREFAB KIT THIS YEAR AND BAKE OUR COTTAGE BLUEPRINT, THEN GATHER YOUR CREW TO DECORATE. IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME. THE BUILDING M ATER IALS TH E ROO F

TH E WALK

TH E WR E ATH

For rooftop shingles, spread melted candy coating in a thick layer on a baking sheet lined with foil. When set, break into shingles and attach with Royal Icing.

We paved the walk with cobblestonecolor jelly beans and a mortar of Royal Icing. Coarse white sugar shimmers like snow alongside it.

The wreath above the door is a circle of twisted thin rope licorice tied with a ribbon. Brush with gold luster dust for added sparkle.

THE DECOR ATING DETAILS WI N DOWS AN D DOO R

Use ropes of dough to outline each window and door. After baking, pipe on string lights with icing.

HOLIDAY HOUSES

Editors focused on architectural details over decorations for this house.

WI N DOW D ECO R

M E LTE D CAN DY COATI N G

J E LLY B E AN S

or try these

RE D RO PE LI CO RI C E

Red fruit leather makes colorful curtains. Tie thyme branches together with ﬁne golden twine and attach above windows. WH ITE PL ANTE RS AN D AWN I N G

F RO STE D M I N I -WH E AT S

COCOA NIBS

M I LK C H OCO L ATE M E DALLIO N S

Cut out and attach rectangular pieces of dough (included in patterns). Create texture in white Royal Icing using a fork or wooden skewer.

Cardboard patterns covered with candy and gum replaced baked dough.

S H RU B S H E ART- S HAPE G I N G E RS NAPS

PE AN UT B RIT TLE

PE PPE RM I NT CAN D I E S

Paint rosemary tips with blue Royal Icing. Other herbs like sage and oregano would work, too. This church got a sugar reduction—less candy, more whole grain, and fresh ﬁnishes.

G O LD E N G R AHAM S

PE AN UT BUT TE R C H E E RIOS

G R E E N APPLE G U M MY RI N G S

FIT TO TRIM

Handmade ornaments are nostalgia bearers: Unpacking them each year is like discovering pieces of holiday history. We’ve remade a few favorites from Christmases past to bring delight to Christmases future.

During WWII, these Felt Twirlers were resourcefully fashioned from tin can lids.

MAKE IT SPARKLE APPLY IRON-ON GLITTER AND METALLIC SHEETS FROM BENZIEDESIGN.COM.

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H OW-TO

FELT TWIRLER CUT CIRCLES Use spray adhesive to join two 9"×12" felt sheets; cut out two 3½"-diameter circles. Cut two 3½"-diameter circles from a sheet of iron-on glitter; cut glitter circles in half.

Dunk white ceramic ornaments in a swirl of spray paints and water.

Pleated crepe paper ornaments also make great gift toppers.

IRON ON GLITTER Iron glitter half circles to felt circles so one half of each is glitter on the front and the other half is glitter on the back. CONNECT Cut halfway up center of each felt circle (along glitter edge). Slip the two circles together at right angles, below. Secure cut edges with fabric glue.

A trio of yarn poms strung together is a jolly play on trendy tassels.

CUT FRINGE Cut a 4"×6" piece of felt and iron-on metallic sheet; iron together. Cut fringe along the 6" side, leaving a ¾" border across the top.

Our star remake trades plastic soda straws for shiny gold paper ones.

ROLL TASSEL Cut two 24" lengths of elastic cord; fold in half. Hot-glue folded ends at one edge of the unfringed top of felt. Starting at that edge, tightly roll felt, dotting with glue as you go. STRING TOGETHER Knot the loose cords at top of tassel. Thread on beads; knot again. Lay one length of cord in each right angle of twirler; knot at top of ornament and hang.

So easy: Wrap colorful thread around a painted papiermâché ball.

HOW-TOS BEGIN ON PAGE 126.

LOO K BAC K

CANDY STRIPE

NAPKI N RI N G

F R E S H F LO R ALS

RI B BO N TO PPE R

Peppermint ribbon candy inspired these DIY napkin rings made from red and white felt. They come together in ﬁve simple steps. How-to on page 130.

Easy-to-ﬁnd amaryllis, carnations, and berry sprigs make a classic no-fail centerpiece. Arrange solid and variegated ﬂowers in a low, footed vase to avoid blocking conversation.

Varying widths of satin and velvet ribbons laid in a grid jazz up a plain white tablecloth while continuing the candy cane theme. Secure each layer with double-sided tape.

Used as tall taper holders and tabletop starbursts, candy canes set the scene.

A tiered serverturned-centerpiece displayed mini toys and a Christmas tree.

MOD METALS POPS OF GOLD UPDATE THE TRADITIONAL RED-WHITE COLOR COMBO.

Candy cane centerpieces are back— this time as a DIY vase project. BUYING IN FORMATION :

BHG.com/ Resources

ED AND WHITE IN THAT SIGNATURE STRIPE—THIS SWEET BUT SOPHISTICATED THEME HAS BEEN GRACING OUR HOLIDAY TABLES SINCE 1922. IN 2017, IT’S ALL ABOUT FRESH FLORALS AND A DRAMATIC DISPLAY OF RIBBON. VASE UPDATE BRING A SIMPLE VASE INTO THEME WITH A BAND OF RIBBONS SECURED WITH DOUBLESIDED TAPE.

CANDY CRUSH THE DISH IS MADE FROM MINTS. HOW-TO ON PAGE 130.

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BOXWOOD SQUARED

Natural adornments have often appeared on our wreaths—pinecones, fruits, nuts—and became especially popular in the 1970s. This update pairs a crisp, graphic square base of ﬁ nely textured boxwood with four options.

ROS E H I PS

J U N I PE R S PRI G S

PE PPE R B E RRI E S

PI N ECO N E S

The ripened fruits of roses add lasting vivid red or orange.

Dense, fragrant foliage and ice-blue berries are textural contrast.

Pearly pink berry clusters hold their color as they dry.

For a mod eﬀect, wire on bleached pinecones as ﬂowerlike accents.

KNOW YOUR EVERGREENS LOO K BAC K

WELCOMING WREATHS

Armloads of free holiday decor might be right outside your front door. If you’re cutting your own evergreens, be sure to wait until after the ﬁ rst frost (or at least until cool weather arrives). Most will last a month or so if you stand fresh-cut stems in water overnight before placing them in arrangements.

WE STE R N RED C E DAR CO M M O N J U N I PE R

Midcentury bling: clusters of shellacked fruit on a magnolia wreath.

BOX WOO D B LU E S PRU C E

Anything went in the sixties, including macaroni shells painted poinsettia red.

WH ITE S PRU C E

WH ITE PI N E

B I RC H PL ANTE R

even a turnip kitchen garden.

Like the boxwood wreath, opposite, this birchwood box will give a green boost to your front door all season. After all, “why waste your talents on a door decoration that wilts at the fi rst snow fl urry?” we asked in 1942. Cut birchbark sheets to fi t each side of a wood box. Glue on, clamping until dry. MAKE IT A Wet fl oral foam in a DOOR HANGER plastic bag keeps your SCREW D RINGS INTO THE BACK arrangement fresh. AND LOOP RIBBONS THROUGH THEM.

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G R APE F RU IT G U M D RO PS

RETRO BITES

Some holiday treats never go out of style—they just get reinvented year after year. Two of our favorites— gumdrops and popcorn balls—take on more grown-up ﬂavors without losing their sense of fun. (Don’t forget the sprinkles!) Bonus: They’re pretty enough to gift.

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We’ve been making gumdrops for decades, but this ruby red grapefruit gem is still at the top of our candy list.

MARS H MALLOW PO PCO RN BALLS

A hit of sea salt cuts the sweetness of these popcorn balls, but the real aha is in the making. Trading corn syrup and candy thermometers for melted butter and marshmallows makes these treats chewy, gooey, and so much easier.

STITC H E D M E N O R AH

A stamped background gives a simple stitched composition some depth. We used two colors of ink and stamped them slightly misaligned for a ﬂickering eﬀect.

SAY IT WITH ST YLE In a time of digital everything, we stand by our mid-’60s claim that “personalized cards with the handcrafted touch are remembered much longer.” Inspired by the graphic punch of the originals, we came up with a few new tricks like stamped backgrounds for the stitched cards and colorful cellophane inserts for the pop-up trees.

3 - D PO I N S ET TIA

Fold the front cover in half to make a trifold card. Use a brad to attach stacked poinsettia shapes (or stars, snowﬂakes, or holly leaves) to the crease.

C E LLO PHAN E FO R E ST

We’re seeing pop-up cards all over the place. Give yours a stained-glass eﬀect with overlapping layers of colored cellophane.

Free templates Detailed how-tos for making all these cards are at BHG.com/ HolidayCards.

B I G S H OW Y BOWS “Bright, full-blown bows perk up the plainest packages to something special,” we declared when we debuted the Magic Bow in 1955. Back then we used shiny paper ribbon; today it’s douppioni silk. But the technique and the wow factor are the same. Learn how to make it, opposite.

G OO D TO K N OW

Slightly stiff ribbon (like taffeta, grosgrain, or any wire-edge variety) works best for the Magic Bow. Avoid satin; it’ll be floppy.

H OW-TO

Our whimsical handmade garlands reﬂect favorite craft trends: 3-D paper, wool felt, watercolor, and recycled materials.

MAGIC BOW

It’s the only bow you’ll ever need to know.

WRAP 1–3 yards of ribbon into a loose roll that’s the same size as the desired diameter of the bow. (We made a 6-inch-diameter circle.)

FRINGED WR APPI N G PAPE R

WOO L F E LT PO PCO RN + C R AN B E R RI E S

PI N ECO N E S

PINCH the roll tightly in the center with thumb and fold the roll in half the long way.

CUT corners off the fold to create a notched center. Unfold halves and wrap an 8-inch piece of the same ribbon tightly around center.

STAR O F DAVI D

PULL innermost loop down and to the right to separate it from stack of loops.

SWITCH hands and pull next innermost loop down and to the left.

CO LO R F U L PAPE R C HAI N

HOW-TOS BEGIN ON PAGE 126.

X PINECONES

Tie glitter-dusted pinecones and cedar sprigs together along a ribbon. Fold ﬁgure eight shapes in half and link into a chain, no glue or tape required. X WOOL FELT POPCORN + CRANBERRIES These look-alike popcorn strands are sections of boiled wool felt scrunched up and strung on waxed thread with red pom-pom “cranberries.” X STAR OF DAVID Two interlocking paper triangles form each star. String onto silver ribbon and knot wooden beads between stars. X FRINGED WRAPPING PAPER Fringing scissors and waxed thread turn recycled scraps into a ruﬄed, tinsel-like garland. X COLORFUL PAPER CHAIN

CONTINUE pulling loops away from stack, alternating left and right, until all are fluffed.

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HOLIDAY SPIRITS

The hosts and hostesses of Christmases past knew that help-yourself refreshments freed them to mingle rather than play bartender. It’s no wonder big-batch punches are back in style. If you’re hosting this holiday, try one of these. We pulled three of our best from the archives and added a new creation, too. Cheers! CROWN YOUR PUNCH BOWL WITH A FESTIVE WREATH OF FRESH ROSEMARY OR BAY LEAVES.

H OT C R AN B E R RY PU N C H

Originally served with ﬂ oating cubes of butter, it was ideal to enjoy after “skating, skiing, and sleigh-ride hilarity!” We embraced the original base of black tea infused with citrus and spices but left out the butter this time. Spike with a little rum for an adult warm-up (outside activities optional).

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The shrub is back. Popular in the Colonial days, a shrub is made from fruit and a vinegary syrup. Our new version stirs cranberrypomegranate juice together with a healthy dose of red wine vinegar. Rosemary’s piney notes complement the tart zing. DRESS UP YOUR PUNCH BOWL WITH SKEWERED KUMQUATS. FINISH BAMBOO OR WOODEN SKEWERS WITH GOLDEN STRING OR BAKERS TWINE.

C HAM PAG N E PART Y PU N C H

The ‘70s proved especially festive (read: boozy). We reduced the alcohol for this new version but kept the (much needed) sparkling water. Two bottles of Champagne, one Moscato (our replacement for Sauternes), and a generous pour of Cognac still make this a potent concoction. Consider it a sipper.

G O LD E N WA S SAI L

Centuries ago spiced mulled cider was served while wassailing, or caroling. We love this sweeter mix of pineapple, apricot, apple, and orange juices so much that we didn’t make any changes. Serve it piping hot to keep all of your carolers warm.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 112.

S HORTB READ STIC KS

SUGAR & SPICE Of all the holiday cookies in our archives, these were most often given the spotlight. Collectively, we think they make one tempting cookie plate.

S UGAR COOKI E C UTOUTS

G I NG E R- S PIC E D

We didn’t change a thing about these perfectly spiced cookies. Brush with gold luster dust if you like a little shimmer.

S PRITZ

The 2017 addition of Greek yogurt gives this German classic a subtle tang and a chewy bite. KRU M K AKE

Sour cream is the surprise ingredient that gives the updated fl uff y filling its holding power.

G I NG E RS PIC E D KRU M K AKE

S HORTB READ STIC KS

There’s no downside to upsizing this cookie. We rolled them thicker so there’s more to love with each bite. LE MON - C R AN B E RRY TAS S I E S

Inspired by a lemon cookie originally rolled into a snowball, we used the zesty dough in a whole new shape to hold a tart relish.

LE MON C R AN B E RRY TAS S I E S

S UGAR COOKI E C UTOUTS

It’s hard to make a good thing better, but we keep improving this favorite. Latest update: Painting liquid food coloring over Royal Icing.

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RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 112.

MINI TREES ARE A BIG DEAL

A DVA N C E D G EO M E TRY We were impressed by this early example of upcycling, above: a cardboard and colored paper tree. Our remake has the same airy look but is designed to last more than one season with rings of wood veneer edge banding in a 2-foot-tall wood frame.

A tabletop tree is a popular way to express a style that’s different from a traditional Christmas tree. Use one to decorate a buffet, coffee table, or foyer console. We admit, we have a thing for unique DIY versions, like this see-through one. Over the years, we’ve fashioned trees from all kinds of things—spools of green thread, cornhusks, Tinkertoy construction sets—proving you can make a triangle out of almost anything.

Make this tree Get the how-to and a detailed drawing at BHG.com/ TabletopTree.

Our favorite modern fruitcake had a triple dose of apricots— fruit, brandy, and jam. This year we swapped in some peaches and bourbon. What’s not to love?

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RUITCAKE HAS ALWAYS HAD A BIT OF A REP AS A DOORSTOP, DESERVED OR NOT. BH&G HAS BEEN TACKLING THAT BIAS FOR DECADES. BUT THIS VERSION— WITH DRIED (NOT CANDIED) FRUIT—IS SURE TO CONVERT THE HATERS. | December 2017

PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ

We found inspiration in the silvery disco-ready decor in stories from the 1970s. Metallic accents remain a holiday staple, but we gave our update a more natural look with preserved magnolia leaves spray-painted gold, silver, bronze, and champagne. Hot-glue them to a fabric-wrapped foam wreath and protect with a coat of clear shellac spray.

MOTTLED LEAVES FOR A HINT OF PATINA, APPLY SHEETS OF GOLD LEAF UNEVENLY OVER THE CHAMPAGNECOLOR LEAVES.

“LET OUR HOME FIRES BURN HIGHER AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER THIS YEAR FOR THOSE WHO GATHER ROUND THEM.” BH&G DECEMBER 1942

FOOD RECIPES

THE

KITCHEN COOKBOOK

R E C I PE S F RO M PAG E S 9 0 –1 1 1

BEST OF BH&G SPICED COOKIE COTTAGE HANDS-ON TIME 5 hr. TOTAL TIME 10 hr. SPICED COOKIE DOUGH

You will need two batches, but make them one at a time; it’s more dough than a mixer can handle at once. Prepare it at least 2 hours ahead. 4 1 2

cups all-purpose ﬂour, plus 2 tsp. tsp. baking powder tsp. Chai Spice Blend (see recipe, right) or purchased blend 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar ²⁄3 cup light-color corn syrup 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg, beaten

Get the patterns For detailed templates, go to BHG.com/ SpicedCookie Cottage.

TO MAKE THE DOUGH 1. In a large bowl combine 4 cups ﬂour, baking powder, and spice blend; set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in vanilla; let cool 5 minutes. 3. Add beaten egg to butter mixture, mixing well. Beat in ﬂour mixture until well combined. Divide dough into three portions. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or overnight. (If chilled overnight, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften slightly before rolling.) Repeat with a second batch of dough. Shape and bake the dough Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer one portion of the dough to work surface; roll between two pieces of parchment to ¹⁄8- to ¹⁄4-inch thickness. Arrange some pattern pieces (at BHG.com/SpicedCookieCottage) on

top of dough, leaving at least 1 inch between pieces. Cut around the pattern pieces. Remove scraps; set aside for rerolling. Using a small knife or a ¹⁄2-inch square aspic cutter, cut out window panes on front and sides, keeping the muntins intact. Using a knife or a 1-inch teardrop-shape cutter, cut out attic windows. Knead 2 tsp. all-purpose flour into ¹⁄4 cup of the scraps; roll into thin ropes to form door and window frames. Transfer cut pieces of dough on parchment to baking sheet. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are light brown and centers are firm. (If cookie cutouts spread during baking, carefully trim edges while still hot.) Using a wooden skewer, reshape window openings. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer on parchment to wire racks; cool completely. Repeat rolling, cutting, and baking until all the pattern pieces are made. (They should be completely dry and crisp. If pieces soften, bake in a 325°F oven for 10 minutes to recrisp.) CHAI SPICE BLEND In a bowl combine 1 Tbsp. ground ginger, 1 tsp. each ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and ground allspice, and ¹⁄2 tsp. each ground cloves and black pepper. Makes about 2 Tbsp. DECORATIONS 1 recipe Royal Icing (see recipe, page 114) Red and blue gel or paste food coloring Red rolled fruit leather Small fresh thyme sprigs tied with gold bakers twine Red licorice ropes 12 oz. vanilla-flavor candy coating Creme-filled Pirouette cookies Fresh rosemary sprigs Brown and white jelly beans Coarse white sugar (For more ideas, see page 95.)

TO DECORATE Make Royal Icing; it will be used to attach all pieces and decorate the cottage. Tint ¹⁄4 cup Royal Icing with red food coloring and ¹⁄4 cup with blue food coloring, then transfer to separate pastry bags ﬁtted with small open tips. Transfer remaining white icing to a large pastry bag ﬁtted with a large open tip. Cover work surface with parchment paper. Spread white Royal

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TO SPICE UP THIS CLASSIC: Mix gingerbread spice into melted butter and marshmallows!

Three easy steps to holiday magic. 1. Make a pan of Rice Krispies Treats. 2. Shape with cookie cutters or your hands. 3. Decorate with frosting and candy. HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU https://www.pinterest.com/ricekrispiesusa

SNAP, CRACKLE, POP?

FOOD RECIPES

Icing onto the awning. Let dry. Place or toothpick to create texture in icing. cottage front wrong side up; attach Pipe a generous strip of icing onto fruit leather as curtains. Let dry remaining planter pieces. Place rosemary 15 minutes. Turn front face up. sprigs on icing strips. Top rosemary Attach tied thyme sprigs with decorated pieces, textured TRY THIS! above windows. Attach sides up. Let dry 30 minutes. For Line your work decorated awning; pipe sparkly lights, we piped blue Royal surface areas details as desired. Twist Icing onto tips of rosemary sprigs. with Reynolds licorice rope into a wreath Attach planters to front and sides Parchment shape; tie with ribbon. Secure Paper to of cottage. minimize wreath above front door. Let Finishing touches Use Royal Icing mess for easy dry 1 hour. to draw a path to the front door; cleanup. Assemble walls Build your attach jelly beans. Sprinkle the tray cottage on a large flat tray with coarse white sugar. If desired, or cutting board. Using heavy objects decorate with mini peppermint candy (tumblers or vegetable cans work trees, and dust roof with powdered sugar. great) to hold pieces in place, prop up ROYAL ICING In a large bowl stir together the front wall. Pipe icing onto the edges 4 cups powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp. of front wall and one side wall. Attach meringue powder, and ¹⁄2 tsp. cream of the side wall, using tumblers or cans to tartar. Add ¹⁄2 cup warm water and 1 tsp. hold in place. Repeat with all walls. Let vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low dry 2 hours. until combined, then on high for 7 to 10 Decorate roof In a medium minutes or until very stiff. When not using, microwave-safe dish heat candy cover bowl with a damp paper towel; coating 1 minute. Stir; cook 1 minute cover tightly with plastic wrap. (Icing dries more or until melted and smooth. out quickly when exposed to air.) Chill for Stir once more. Spread coating onto up to 48 hours. Stir before using. Makes parchment paper in a thin layer to 3 cups. form an 11×14-inch rectangle. Let set until firm, about 1 hour. Spread a thin layer of Royal Icing over a roof piece. Break candy coating into irregular HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. bits; arrange bits in rows on wet icing, TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 30 min. working from the bottom up across the width until covered. Repeat for other 1 cup granulated sugar side of roof. 1 cup light-color corn syrup Assemble roof Pipe icing along the 1 grapefruit (1 tsp. zest, ³⁄4 cup top edges of one side of the cottage. strained juice) Spread a ¹⁄2-inch-thick layer of icing in 1 1.75-oz. pkg. regular powdered fruit a 1-inch-wide band on the back side of pectin a roof piece along the side and bottom ¹⁄2 tsp. baking soda edges where it will attach to the 1 to 2 drops liquid red food coloring cottage. Set roof piece on wall edges; ¹⁄2 cup coarse sugar press gently to adhere to icing. 1. Line an 8×4×2-inch loaf pan with foil, Standard vegetable cans are the extending foil over edges. Coat foil with correct height to support roof while it nonstick cooking spray; set aside. dries. Repeat with other half of the roof. 2. In a 1¹⁄2-qt. saucepan combine sugar Pipe a line of icing down center of roof and corn syrup. Bring to boiling over where the two halves meet; cover with medium-high heat, stirring constantly to Pirouette cookies trimmed to fit. Let dry dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; at least 2 hours. mixture should boil at a steady rate Build planter To decorate planter across surface. Cook without stirring 7 to fronts: Spread Royal Icing onto two 10 minutes or until a candy thermometer short and two long sections; use a fork

GRAPEFRUIT GUMDROPS

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registers 280°F (soft-crack stage). 3. Meanwhile, in a 2-qt. saucepan combine grapefruit juice, pectin, and baking soda. (Mixture will foam.) Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove; set aside. 4. Remove sugar mixture from heat; remove candy thermometer. Return pectin mixture to boiling. Gradually pour hot sugar mixture in a thin stream into boiling pectin mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in zest and food coloring. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at least 2 hours or until ﬁrm. Using foil edges, lift candy from pan. Cut into thirty-two 1-inch pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. Just before serving or gifting, toss each piece in coarse sugar to coat. Makes 32 gumdrops. PER GUMDROP 82 cal, 27 mg sodium, 20 g carb.

MARSHMALLOW POPCORN BALLS TOTAL TIME 45 min. 14 cups popped popcorn ¹⁄4 cup. butter 1 10-oz. pkg. marshmallows ¹⁄2 to 1 tsp. ﬂaked sea salt

H O LI DAY C E NTE R PI EC E

We’ve loved transforming popcorn balls into table arrangements like this 1964 Christmas tree.

Say hello to your new holiday baking go-to. The gridlines make it easy to cut your sheet to fit any pan size and space out your cookies just right.

FOOD RECIPES

Red food coloring Red sprinkles

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Remove any unpopped kernels from popcorn. Place popcorn in a shallow baking pan or roasting pan; keep warm in oven. 2. In an 8-qt. pot heat butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add marshmallows. Cook, stirring frequently, until melted. Stir in sea salt and a few drops red food coloring until light pink. 3. Add popcorn to marshmallow mixture; stir gently to coat. Let cool until easy to handle. With buttered hands, quickly shape mixture into twelve 3-inch-diameter balls. Add sprinkles to coat. If desired, sprinkle with additional sea salt. Let stand until cool. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. Makes 12 popcorn balls. PER POPCORN BALL 155 cal, 5 g fat, 10 mg chol, 147 mg sodium, 26 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 2 g pro.

HOT CRANBERRY PUNCH HANDS-ON TIME 10 min. TOTAL TIME 25 min. 6 4

cups water cups fresh or frozen cranberries ¹⁄3 to ¹⁄2 cup sugar 2 2-inch sticks cinnamon 10 whole cloves 2 black tea bags 1 lemon ( ¹⁄2 tsp. zest, 1 Tbsp. juice) ¹⁄2 tsp. orange zest ¹⁄2 cup rum (optional)

In a large saucepan bring the water to boiling. Add cranberries. Boil gently 3 to 4 minutes or until skins burst. Pour mixture through a ﬁne-mesh sieve, pressing lightly on cranberries; discard solids. Return strained liquid to saucepan. Stir in sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags, lemon zest and juice, and orange zest. Let stand 3 minutes; discard tea bags. If desired,

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stir in rum. Transfer to a punch bowl; garnish with additional cranberries and fresh bay leaves. Makes 5 cups. PER 1 CUP 5 g fat, 12 mg chol, 47 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 1 g pro.

POMEGRANATEROSEMARY SHRUB

CHAMPAGNE PARTY PUNCH TOTAL TIME 10 min. 2 1 4 1¹⁄2

HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 20 min. 1

¹⁄2 4 6

¹⁄2 4

cup water cup sugar fresh rosemary sprigs cups cranberry-pomegranate juice cup red wine vinegar whole allspice

1. For rosemary simple syrup: In a small saucepan combine the water, sugar, and rosemary. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; let steep 1 to 2 hours. 2. In a large saucepan stir together rosemary simple syrup, cranberrypomegranate juice, vinegar, and allspice. Heat over medium heat until warm. Using a slotted spoon, discard rosemary and allspice. If desired, garnish with additional fresh rosemary sprigs and orange slices. Makes 8 cups. PER 1 CUP 157 cal, 21 mg sodium, 38 g carb.

G O LD E N WAS SAI L

PO M EG R ANATE ROS E MARY S H RU B

750-ml bottles Champagne, chilled 750-ml bottle Moscato, chilled cups sparkling water, chilled cups Cognac Kumquats (optional)

In a punch bowl stir together Champagne, Moscato, sparkling water, and Cognac. If desired, garnish with kumquats on skewers. Makes 15 cups. PER 1 CUP 206 cal, 14 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 1 g pro.

GOLDEN WASSAIL Traditionally made from spiced ale or wine, our 1964 version is alcoholfree for a warm drink the whole family can enjoy. TOTAL TIME 25 min. 4 4 1¹⁄2 1 2 1

¹⁄4

cups unsweetened pineapple juice cups apple cider or apple juice cups apricot nectar cup orange juice 3-inch sticks cinnamon tsp. whole cloves tsp. whole cardamom seeds, crushed

H OT C R AN B E R RY PU N C H

C HAM PAG N E PART Y PU N C H

FOOD RECIPES

Gingerbread Butterscotch Trifle GINGERBREAD 6 tbsp. butter 1 egg ¼ c. Sugar In The Raw® ¼ c. Stevia In The Raw® ¾ c. molasses 2 c. all-purpose ﬂour

1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. sea salt ½ c. boiling water

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE ½ c. heavy cream ¼ c. butter ¾ tsp. sea salt ¼ c. brown sugar ¼ c. Stevia In The Raw® 2 tsp. vanilla extract WHIPPED CREAM 1 c. heavy cream 1 tbsp. Sugar In The Raw® 1½ tsp. Stevia In The Raw®

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9” square baking pan. Beat butter w/ sugar and stevia until creamy. Beat in molasses and egg. Beat in ﬂour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt on low speed. Then mix in water on low speed. Pour into prepared pan and bake 35-40 min. Cool completely and cut into 1” cubes. For butterscotch, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, stevia, cream and salt. Whisk until combined. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, beat cream, sugar and stevia on high speed until stiff peaks form - about 1 min. Keep whipped cream cold until ready to assemble triﬂe. To assemble, divvy half the gingerbread cubes into 10 individual serving dishes. Layer the butterscotch sauce and whipped cream then top with remaining gingerbread cubes,

In a large saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Strain; discard cloves and cardamom. If desired, decorate bowl by wetting rim and brushing with gold luster dust. Transfer punch to bowl. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and apple slices. Makes 10 cups. PER 1 CUP 133 cal, 13 mg sodium, 33 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 1 g pro.

Remove; cool on a wire rack. If desired, brush on luster dust. In an airtight container, store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Makes 48 cookies. PER COOKIE 72 cal, 2 g fat, 78 mg sodium, 13 g carb, 1 g pro.

GINGER-SPICED COOKIES

HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr.

HANDS-ON TIME 40 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 15 min.

¹⁄2 cup shortening ¹⁄3 cup sugar, plus more for rolling 1 2 1 1 1

cup mild-ﬂavor molasses Tbsp. milk Tbsp. ground ginger tsp. salt tsp. baking soda ¹⁄4 tsp. ground cloves ¹⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon ¹⁄4 tsp. ground nutmeg 2¹⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour Gold luster dust (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium 30 seconds. Add ¹⁄3 cup sugar; beat until light. Add molasses, milk, ginger, salt, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg; beat until combined. Beat in ﬂour until combined. 2. Shape dough into forty-eight 1¹⁄4-inch balls; roll in additional sugar to coat.

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SPRITZ COOKIES A spritz cookie press comes with a variety of discs for diff erent holiday-inspired shapes.

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cup butter, softened cup granulated sugar tsp. baking powder cup plain Greek yogurt egg tsp. vanilla tsp. almond extract cups all-purpose ﬂour Colored decorating sugar Edible silver dragées (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add sugar and baking powder; beat until light. Add yogurt, egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until combined. Gradually beat in ﬂour until combined. 2. Using a cookie press ﬁtted with desired disc, press dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Top with colored decorating sugar. Bake 7 minutes or until edges are light golden. Remove; if desired, top with edible silver dragées. Cool on wire racks. Repeat

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KRUMKAKE You can make cream filling up to 2 hours ahead; keep chilled. Shape cookies with the cone that comes with a krumkake iron. Fill only the cookies you plan to serve immediately; freeze unfilled cookies up to 3 months. HANDS-ON TIME 45 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 20 min. 1¹⁄3 cups all-purpose flour ¹⁄4 tsp. salt ¹⁄4 tsp. ground cardamom 3 eggs 1 cup sugar, plus 3 Tbsp. 2 cups heavy cream ¹⁄3 cup sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla Red food coloring (optional) Crushed peppermint candies (optional)

1. Grease and preheat krumkake iron press according to manufacturer’s directions. 2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, salt, and cardamom; set aside. In a large bowl beat eggs with an electric mixer on medium-high 3 minutes or until light in color. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating 2 to 3 minutes more or until thickened and lemon color. Alternately add flour mixture and 1 cup heavy cream to egg mixture, beating on low after each addition. ON 3. Spoon a rounded tablespoon N E W S S TA N D S of batter onto the iron press. N OW Find more recipes Close; bake 60 seconds or until (and decorating brown. Remove; quickly roll techniques) in our around cone. Let cool 5 seconds; Best of BH&G remove. Cool completely on wire Christmas Cookies magazine. racks. Set aside 12 to serve. 4. For cream filling: In a large chilled bowl beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream, remaining 3 Tbsp. sugar, the sour cream, vanilla, and if desired, a few drops red food coloring on medium until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon into the 12 krumkakes just before serving. If desired, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. If desired, you may double or triple the cream filling recipe to fill additional krumkakes. Makes 36 krumkakes. PER KRUMKAKE 159 cal, 11 g fat, 49 mg chol, 31 mg sodium, 13 g carb, 2 g pro.

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SHORTBREAD STICKS HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour ¹⁄2 cup powdered sugar ²⁄3 cup butter 2 to 3 Tbsp. red decorating sugar

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl stir together flour and powdered sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs and starts to cling. Gently knead into a ball. (The mixture may appear crumbly at first.) On a lightly floured surface roll dough to a 12×5-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with red decorating sugar. 2. Cut dough crosswise into twelve 1-inch wide strips. Arrange ¹⁄2 inch apart on two ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Makes 12 cookies. PER COOKIE 175 cal, 10 g fat, 27 mg chol, 82 mg sodium, 19 g carb, 2 g pro.

LEMON-CRANBERRY TASSIES HANDS-ON TIME 40 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 15 min.

¹⁄2 cup shortening 1 1 1 1

cup packed brown sugar Tbsp. vanilla Tbsp. lemon zest tsp. baking powder ¹⁄2 tsp. baking soda ¹⁄4 tsp. salt 2 eggs 2¹⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour ¹⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup purchased cranberry relish

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined. Beat in eggs until

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combined. Beat in flour until combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar. Place one ball into a mini muffin cup; press into bottom and up the sides. Repeat with all balls. 2. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. (If tassies puff during baking, re-press with spoon.) Cool 5 minutes in cups. Remove; cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter. Fill cooled tassies with cranberry relish. If desired, top with sugared cranberries and rosemary leaves. Makes 36 tassies. MAKE-AHEAD TIP Store unfilled tassies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Fill just before serving. PER TASSIE 108 cal, 3 g fat, 10 mg chol, 56 mg sodium, 19 g carb, 1 g pro.

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SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS HANDS-ON TIME 40 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 25 min. 1 cup butter, softened 1¹⁄4 cups sugar 1¹⁄2 tsp. baking powder ¹⁄2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 3 cups all-purpose ﬂour 1 recipe Royal Icing (page 114) Paste or liquid food coloring

1. In a large bowl beat butter on medium-high for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs, one at a time,

FROSTING COOKIES Pipe Royal Icing around cookie edge. Flood inside the outline. Use a metal spatula to spread evenly; let dry completely. For painted designs, thin paste food coloring with water and apply using brushes or toothpicks.

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Flavor Infusions Rice adds to the

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“AHHHH, THE SWEET LIFE.”

F E STIVE F RU ITCAKE S

This 1957 article features fruitcakes in many forms—loaves, rings, and cupcakes.

and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much flour as possible; stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Chill, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle. 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface roll each dough half to ¹⁄8- to ¹⁄4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. 3. Bake 7 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool. 4. To decorate, pipe on Royal Icing; let dry completely before decorating with food coloring (see tip, opposite). Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Makes 52 cookies. PER COOKIE 80 cal, 4 g fat, 17 mg chol, 63 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 1 g pro.

APRICOT-BOURBON FRUITCAKE HANDS-ON TIME 1 hr. TOTAL TIME 4 hr. 1 2¹⁄2 1 1

¹⁄2 ¹⁄2 ¹⁄2 ¹⁄2 ¹⁄4 1 2 6 1

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cup dry-roasted salted pistachios cups all-purpose ﬂour cup dried apricots, quartered cup dried peaches, quartered cup bourbon, plus more for drizzling tsp. salt tsp. baking powder tsp. ground ginger tsp. baking soda cup butter, softened cups sugar eggs cup sour cream cup apricot nectar tsp. vanilla cup water vanilla bean, split lengthwise to 2 cups fruit, such as dried apricots, sliced kumquats, sliced

oranges, and/or sliced grapefruit Fresh thyme sprigs

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10×10-inch square tube pan or a 10-inch fl uted tube pan; set aside. 2. In a food processor finely chop pistachios. Transfer to a small bowl; toss with ¹⁄4 cup flour. Add apricots and peaches to food processor; pulse until pea size. Transfer to a small bowl; add bourbon. Let soak 30 minutes, stirring to saturate fruit well. 3. In a large bowl combine 2¹⁄4 cups flour, salt, baking powder, ground ginger, and baking soda; set aside. 4. In a large bowl beat butter 30 seconds with an electric mixer on medium-high. Gradually add 1¹⁄2 cups sugar, beating about 8 minutes or until fl uff y. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each. With mixer on low, beat in sour cream, nectar, and vanilla. Add flour mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in nut mixture and soaked fruit with bourbon. 5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely. 6. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan stir together remaining ¹⁄2 cup sugar, the water, and vanilla bean. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar; cook 5 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; add fruit. Let stand for 30 minutes. 7. Prick bottom of cake; drizzle with additional bourbon. Turn right side up. Spoon fruit-syrup mixture over cake; garnish with thyme. Makes 16 slices. PER SLICE 439 cal, 20 g fat, 107 mg chol, 266 mg sodium, 56 g carb, 3 g fiber, 7 g pro.

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PARTY FOR PASTRY CRANBERRY-ROSEMARY GALETTE To make ahead, see tip opposite. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 25 min. 1

recipe Pastry for Single-Crust Pie (see recipe, right) 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries ³⁄4 cup dried cranberries ³⁄4 cup sugar ³⁄4 cup cranberry juice 1 large orange (1¹⁄2 tsp. zest; 6 Tbsp. juice) 4 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary ¹⁄2 cup chopped walnuts Milk (optional) Fresh rosemary leaves

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pastry. On a large piece of lightly floured parchment paper, roll pastry to a 13-inch circle. Slide parchment and pastry onto a baking sheet. Set aside. 2. For filling: In a medium saucepan combine both cranberries, sugar, cranberry juice, and orange zest and juice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped rosemary. Let cool slightly. 3. Spoon cranberry mixture onto the center of pastry, leaving 1¹⁄2 inches of border uncovered. Using parchment, lift and fold pastry edge over filling, pleating as necessary. Sprinkle filling with walnuts.

If desired, brush pastry with milk. 4. Bake 45 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with rosemary leaves. Makes 6 servings. PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE In a medium bowl stir together 1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose flour and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in ¹⁄4 cup shortening and ¹⁄4 cup butter until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. cold water over part of the flour mixture; toss with a fork. Push moistened pastry to side of bowl. Repeat moistening, using 1 Tbsp. cold water at a time (no more than 5 Tbsp. total), until all flour mixture is moistened. Gather pastry into a ball, kneading gently until it holds together. EACH SERVING 516 cal, 23 g fat, 20 mg chol, 263 mg sodium, 76 g carb, 4 g fiber, 5 g pro.

KALE-WHITE CHEDDAR GALETTE To make ahead, see tip opposite. HANDS-ON TIME 25 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 1

recipe Pastry for Single-Crust Pie (see recipe, above) 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 10 cups chopped, stemmed kale 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage ¹⁄2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (2 oz.) Milk (optional) ¹⁄2 lemon

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pastry. On a large piece of lightly ﬂoured parchment paper, roll pastry to a 13-inch circle. Slide parchment and pastry onto a baking sheet. Set aside.

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2. For ﬁlling: In an extra-large skillet heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add

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shallot and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until shallot is softened. Add kale; toss for 4 to 5 minutes or until just wilted. Stir in sage and ¹⁄4 tsp. salt. 3. Spread kale mixture over center of pastry, leaving 1¹⁄2 inches of border uncovered. Using parchment, lift and

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Ū<28 *8(66(' ,7 67,// &581&+< ū fold pastry edge over filling, pleating as necessary. Sprinkle filling with cheese. If desired, brush pastry with milk. 4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool slightly before serving. Squeeze lemon over filling, drizzle with remaining oil, and sprinkle with additional chopped sage. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 413 cal, 28 g fat, 30 mg chol, 457 mg sodium, 35 g carb, 5 g fiber, 11 g pro.

BUTTERNUT-FETA GALETTE To make ahead, see tip at right. HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 30 min. 2 2 1 1

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lb. butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ¹⁄2-inch cubes Tbsp. olive oil Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme recipe Pastry for Single-Crust Pie (see recipe, opposite) cup crumbled feta cheese Milk (optional) Fresh thyme Honey

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place squash in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with thyme, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper; toss to coat. Roast, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. 2. Meanwhile, prepare pastry. On a large piece of lightly floured parchment paper, roll pastry to a 13-inch circle. Slide parchment and pastry onto a baking sheet. 3. Mound squash in center of pastry, leaving 1¹⁄2 inches of border uncovered. Using parchment, lift and fold pastry edge over filling, pleating as necessary. Sprinkle filling with feta. If desired, brush pastry with milk. 4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with additional thyme and drizzle with honey. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 410 cal, 24 g fat, 31 mg chol, 571 mg sodium, 45 g carb, 4 g fiber, 7 g pro.

MAKE-AHEAD TIP After Step 3, cover galette on parchment with plastic wrap; freeze until ﬁrm. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze up to 1 month. Bake at 375°F covered with foil for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 45 minutes more or until golden. Q

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THE

CHRISTMAS WORKBOOK

FELT STAR TOPPER

9"×12" felt sheets: two sheets of two colors X Spray adhesive X Fabric stiffener X Glitter, same color as felt X Hot-glue gun X Wire

1 Use spray adhesive to sandwich one sheet of each color together, creating four two-color, double-thick sheets. 2 Cut into twelve ¾"×12" strips. 3 Saturate both sides with fabric stiffener; let dry. 4 Lightly spray one side with adhesive and sprinkle on glitter; let dry. 5 Lay three strips vertically; weave three strips through center horizontally, forming a cross (A). Hot-glue spots where woven strips overlap. 6 Glue together tips of outside strips of adjacent sides to make loops (B). 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 with remaining six strips. 8 Sandwich units together so strips of one align with loops of the other (C). Glue single strips to tops of loops they sit inside. Trim ends of strips into points. 9 Add wire to back for hanging. Watch the video how-to at BHG.com/FeltStarTopper.

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MEDALLION PAPER FAN ORNAMENT Metallic crepe paper Two colors of 140- to 180-gram crepe paper (try cartefini.com) X Metallic tinsel garland X

1 Cut out three 7"×7" pieces of metallic crepe paper. Accordion-fold each with ½" pleats. 2 Fold each accordion in half and glue inside pleats together to form a fan. Glue the sides of all three fans together to form a medallion (D). 3 Cut four 3"×10" strips of crepe paper, two of each color. Stack, alternating colors, and smooth out wrinkles. Use scissors to fringe one of the long edges of the stack. Roll (E), and glue unfringed end to medallion, flattening fringe. 4 Gather 1½" of tinsel garland into a ball (F). Glue to center. 5 Punch a hole between medallion folds and hang with string.

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YARN POM-POM ORNAMENT 6 dowels: 2 each of 1½", 1", ¾" diameter X 3 colors of yarn

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1 Lay the 1½" dowels side by side; wrap one color of yarn around both dowels until yarn covers a 2" width. The more yarn used, the thicker your pom-poms. 2 Cut 3' yarn “string”; slide string between the two dowels on either side of wrapped yarn, pulling ends even. Tie around the wrapped yarn. Slide yarn off the dowels; tightly knot string. 3 Cut apart the loops on both ends to create a floppy pom-pom; trim ends as needed. Knot the string ends 1½" from pom-pom; set aside. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 with 1" and then ¾" dowels, using the string of yarn from the first pom-pom to tie off the second two, making a chain of three pom-poms. 5 Tie on wood beads or jump rings (metallic rings from the jewelry-making aisle) above top pom-pom.

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MARBLEIZED ORNAMENT Bucket X Water X Painters tape X White ceramic ornaments X ¼"-diameter dowel X Gloves X Up to 4 colors of spray paint (include one metallic) X Stirring stick X Clear acrylic spray

1 Work in well-ventilated area and cover surfaces with newspapers. Fill bucket with water to within 2 inches of rim. 2 Tape over ornament’s metal cap and tape ornament to the dowel. Set aside. 3 Holding paint cans 8 inches from water, spray each color onto water at a 35-degree angle for four to five seconds. Overlap colors. 4 Immerse ornament gently into the bucket, rotating slowly through the surface paint rather than dunking it straight in. When paint forms a skin on top of water, push it away with the stirring stick; remove ornament and hang to dry

overnight. 5 Clean paint away from water surface with the stirring stick. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each ornament. 6 Remove tape, and spray ornaments with acrylic sealer. Watch the video at BHG.com/ MarbleOrnament.

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STRINGWRAPPED ORNAMENT

Round papier-mâché ornament X Crafts paint and brushes X Fast-dry clear crafts glue X Assorted cotton embroidery floss

1 Paint ornament with crafts paint; let dry. 2 Secure one end of floss to bottom of ornament with a dot of glue. 3 Wrap floss around the ball, meeting at starting point. Repeat eight to 10 times, slightly shifting revolutions each time. The floss should form a twist at the top and bottom of the wrapped ball. Finish by securing with a dot of glue. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 with other colors, creating a random geometric prism pattern, covering as much as desired.

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STRAW ORNAMENT

Gold paper straws (we used Spritz from Target) X Bone folder X Embroidery needle X Waxed thread X Crafts glue

1 Cut straws so you have six each of these lengths: 7½", 6", 4", 3¾". 2 Using bone folder, flatten all straws except the 4". Fold flat straws in half, creasing with bone folder. 3 Using a needle and thread, stitch through straws ¼" from one end in this order: 4", 7½", 6", and 3½". 4 Fold over the loose end of each of the last

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Walnut Cheese Crostini

Walnut Kale Caesar Salad

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WHAT IS THIS LAWSUIT ABOUT? Several individuals (“Plaintiffs”) have sued Monitronics International, Inc. (“Monitronics”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (In re Monitronics International, Inc. TCPA Litigation, Case No. 1:13-md-02493). Plaintiffs allege that Monitronics violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227, et seq. (the “TCPA”), by making or causing others to make on Monitronics’ behalf automated telemarketing calls (i.e., using an automatic telephone dialing system and/or an artificial or prerecorded voice) to cell and residential phone numbers and by making or causing others to make on Monitronics’ behalf calls to cell and residential phone numbers previously registered on the national Do-Not-Call Registry. Monitronics denies these allegations. “Telemarketing Calls” are calls initiated for the purpose of encouraging the purchase or rental of goods or services or alleged to be in violation of any telemarketing law. WHO IS A SETTLEMENT CLASS MEMBER? You may be part of the Settlement Class if, on or after May 18, 2007, you received a Telemarketing Call made by Monitronics or a Monitronics Authorized Dealer, or an Authorized Dealer’s lead generator or subdealer: (a) to a cellular telephone number through the use of an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or pre-recorded voice, (b) to a residential telephone number through the use of an artificial or pre-recorded voice, or (c) to a cellular or residential number registered on the national Do Not Call Registry more than once within any twelve-month period. WHAT ARE THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT? Monitronics will pay $28,000,000 into a Settlement Fund for: (1) cash payments to eligible Settlement Class Members who submit valid Claim Forms; (2) attorneys’ fees and expenses (up to $9,333,333); (3) out-of-pocket litigation costs ($648,641); (4) incentive awards to Plaintiffs ($116,512 total); and (5) settlement administration costs. Plaintiffs estimate that each eligible Settlement Class Member that submits a valid Claim Form will receive approximately $15$25 per Claim. However, payments will ultimately depend on the total number of valid Claims made. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? Settlement Class Members may: (1) submit a Claim Form by February 20, 2018; (2) exclude themselves from the Settlement by February 20, 2018; (3) object to the Settlement by February 20, 2018; (4) go to the Fairness Hearing on March 29, 2018; or (5) do nothing. If you do nothing, your rights will be affected but you will not get a settlement payment. If you do not want to be legally bound by the settlement, you must exclude yourself from it. Unless you exclude yourself, you will not be able to sue or continue to sue Monitronics for any claim resolved by this settlement or released by the Settlement Agreement. If you exclude yourself, you cannot get a settlement payment but you are free to sue or continue to sue Monitronics for the claims resolved by this settlement in a different lawsuit. If you stay in the settlement (that is, don’t exclude yourself), you may object to it. You may also hire your own lawyer at your own expense. More information, including the Claim Form and Settlement Agreement, are available at www.MonitronicsTCPAlawsuit.com. This Notice is a summary only. For more information go to www.MonitronicsTCPAlawsuit.com, call 1-844-660-2214 or write to: Monitronics Settlement Administrator, PO Box 404034, Louisville, KY 40233-9841.

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three straws you’ve strung, and run the needle through them in reverse order (G). This forms one point of a snowflake. 5 Using the same string, repeat five times, being certain to include one straight 4-inch straw between each group of points. 6 When the snowflake is loosely formed, draw the thread tight and knot. Apply glue to the snowflake’s center on both sides. (Lay it on wax paper or glass to dry.) Watch the video at BHG.com/StrawStar.

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PINECONE GARLAND

Crafts glue X Sponge brush Pinecones X Coarse glass glitter X Spray adhesive X Cedar or pine sprigs X Fine glitter X Ribbon

1 Dab crafts glue on tips of pinecones; roll in coarse glass glitter to give a sugar-dipped look; let dry. 2 Spray adhesive on sprigs and pinecones, and lightly sprinkle with fine glitter; let dry. 3 Wrap ribbon around upper third of pinecones. Tie loose knots between pinecones and slip sprigs into knots; tighten.

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COLORFUL PAPER CHAIN Colored cardstock or construction paper

1 Download double-circle template from BHG.com/ChainGarland, or draw two 2¾" circles on paper with the edges touching so they resemble a figure eight; cut out and fold in half so circles align. Cut centers, leaving ½" border (or use a 1¾" crafts punch). 2 Repeat until you have enough folded circles for desired length. 3 Holding one double circle closed, loop an open double circle halfway through; fold closed. Continue looping open double circles through previous

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POPCORN GARLAND White 100% wool felt

Waxed thread X Embroidery needle X Boiling water

1- and 1½-centimeter red wool felt pom-poms

1 Cut multiple 10" strips of white felt 1" to 2" wide. Keep the edges wavy and uneven. 2 Sew long zigzagging stitches down the center length of the felt, pulling tightly to bunch felt as you go. (The stitches will make bunches uneven.) Repeat on each 10" section until you have enough to make desired length. 3 Drop wool into boiling water and agitate with spoon for 1–2 minutes to shrink. (Only 100% wool felt will shrink.) 4 Remove from water and let your “popcorn” dry. 5 String wool popcorn and red pom-poms on thread, alternating randomly. Watch the video at BHG.com/FeltPopcornGarland.

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STAR OF DAVID GARLAND

Blue and white marbled cardstock or paper X White crafts glue X Wood beads X Silver ribbon

1 Cut out equilateral triangles with 5" sides. Cut out the centers to create a ½"-wide border. 2 For each star, place two triangles with points toward each other. Insert the point of right triangle through center of left one and behind its base; pull the point of the left triangle up through the center of the right one to sit on top of its base. Secure with glue dots. 3 Loosely thread the stars on ribbon, knotting beads between each.

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WRAPPING PAPER GARLAND Assorted wrapping papers

Fringe scissors X Waxed thread X Embroidery needle

1 Cut wrapping papers into long 2"-wide strips. Fold in half lengthwise.

Sew long running stitches down the

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P E R F E C T P L AT E

BARILLA® FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO, ARUGULA, BUTTERNUT SQUASH & ASIAGO CHEESE

SUN-MAID CLASSIC OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

TORANI ALPINE MUDSLIDE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Box Barilla® Fettucine

• 2 cups ice • ½ cup Torani Plain Real Cream Frappe Base • 2 tablespoons Torani Dark Chocolate Sauce • 3 tablespoons vodka* • ¼ cup Kahlua*

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• 1 jar Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 3 cups of butternut squash, small diced • 1 cup vegetable broth • 4 cups baby arugula

DIRECTIONS

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Blend all the ingredients together and serve in martini glasses.

• ½ cup Asiago cheese, shaved DIRECTIONS 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet sauté squash in olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until slightly browned. Add broth and cook the squash until soft. 3. In a large bowl, add pesto and ½ cup of the pasta cooking water then stir to combine.

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4. Drain pasta and combine with the sauce then fold in the arugula, squash and garnish with cheese. Makes 8 servings.

¾ cup softened butter or margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup sugar ¼ cup milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose ﬂour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats 1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 350° F. 2. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, egg and vanilla until light and ﬂuffy. 3. Combine ﬂour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. 4. Add to butter mixture and mix well. 5. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. 6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets. 7. Cool on wire racks. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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WOVEN RAFFIA TOPPERS

Wrapped gift box X Raffia or paper ribbon X Double-sided tape

1 Tape the end of the ribbon to the back of wrapped box. Neatly wind it around and around box until desired width is reached. Tape the loose end at the back. Wrapped ribbons should touch but not overlap. This will be the warp of your weaving. 2 Cut pieces of ribbon long enough to wrap once around your box. These will be the weft of your weaving. Weave a ribbon through the warp, alternating the over/under pattern between rows and leaving ends loose for now. When you’re satisfied with the number and placement of weft rows, wrap ends of all ribbons around box and tape to bottom under the warp. Watch the video at BHG.com/WovenGift.

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STRING ART BOXES

Round papier-mâché or wooden crafts box X Paint (optional) X Embroidery needle or brad nail X Assorted embroidery floss X Cardstock X Crafts glue

1 Paint box, if desired. 2 Use needle or brad to poke 16 evenly spaced holes in lid about ¼" from the edge. 3 Starting from back of lid, follow pattern (H) and pull floss up through hole 1 and down through hole 2. Pull floss up through hole 3 and down through hole 4. Repeat around circle. 4 Cut cardstock to fit bottom of lid; glue on. Download diagram

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gift at the bottom middle. 2 Fold the sides of the paper over the gift’s edges, then fold a triangle at the top of the paper (J). 3 Place a length of ribbon triple the width of paper across the gift, letting loose ends hang free. 4 Roll up the package from the bottom, and tie the ribbon ends across the point in a single or double bow (K). Use a dot of glue under the point, if desired.

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DIP-DYED GIFT WRAP

Uncoated white or ivory tissue paper sheets X Gloves X Food coloring (1–2 oz. of each color) X Small bowls X Paper towels X Iron

1 Fold tissue paper sheet into even accordion pleats, then into one of the two folds shown (I). 2 Wearing gloves, squeeze each food coloring into a separate bowl. 3 Dip a corner or edge into it. Pinch tightly to stop color from bleeding. Blot with paper towels. 4 Repeat step 3 with different colors until you achieve the look you want. 5 Carefully unfold, lay between two dry sheets of tissue paper, and press with warm iron. Watch the video at BHG.com/DyedPaper. I

SQUARE FOLD

TRIANGULAR FOLD

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CREPE PAPER PACKAGE

Sheet of crepe paper

Ribbon X Glue (optional)

1 Orient a sheet of crepe paper vertically, and place

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CANDY CANE BOWLS

Parchment paper X Cookie sheet X Unwrapped peppermint candies X Small 6- to 10-oz. glass bowl X Paper towel X Cooking oil X Oven mitt X Clear shellac spray

1 Preheat oven to 275°F and place parchment paper on cookie sheet. 2 Place one candy in the center of cookie sheet. Heat in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until soft but not melted. Remove from oven. 3 Surround hot candy with a ring of candies, making sure edges touch. Heat in the oven 4 to 5 minutes or until soft but not melted. Remove from heat. 4 Add another ring of candies, making sure edges touch. Heat 6 to 7 minutes or until soft but not melted. 5 Meanwhile, prepare glass bowl by turning it upside down on a paper towel. Oil the outside of the bowl. 6 Using an oven mitt, pick up the parchment paper and soft candy disc, place over glass bowl. Gently shape soft candies into bowl form. 7 Remove from bowl and cool on rack. 8 Spray with shellac.

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PEPPERMINT FELT NAPKIN RINGS Red and white felt X Fabric glue

1 Cut twenty-four 1"×9" strips of felt: 12 red and 12 white. 2 Sandwich one red and one white strip. Glue together a 1"-section of one end; let dry. 3 Starting at the bottom of the glued section, cut a 2" slit down the middle through both layers. Measure down ½" from end of slit and cut another 2" slit; repeat once more. (A rotary cutter makes fast work of the cuts.) Glue 1" section at bottom together. 4 Thread the bottom end through the top slit and pull down to create a twist (L). Repeat pulling the bottom end through the next slit (M), and again through bottom slit. 5 Overlap ends and glue together to form a ring; dry. Q L

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Adding 21 minutes of standing or moving to your day

may build muscle improve your heart health. Make sure you’re getting up and about every hour.

ADULTS CATCH AN AVERAGE OF

3 COLDS PER YEAR, MAINLY DURING THE WINTER.

Washing your hands often is the best way to avoid getting sick, and new research shows that cold water works as well as warm to kill germs.

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That’s how many of us go to the hospital each year for an injury caused by shoveling snow. To avoid muscle strain, bend at your knees and focus on lifting the shovel with your legs instead of your back. When you can, push the snow with the shovel instead of scooping it, and take frequent breaks.

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SET A BUDGET Many people lose track of what they’re spending. Use an app like Santa’s Bag (free) to set budgets per person and manage gift lists.

SHOP SMART Compare prices and scan for deals with the ShopSavvy and BuyVia apps. You may want to wait until December 15 for online purchases. That’s when many retailers offer free shipping. Get more info, plus discount codes, at freeshippingday.com.

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B E T T E R H E A LT H

THE TRUTH ABOUT

OPTIMISM When things seem like they’re going wrong, simply thinking positive won’t do much to change your outlook. Discover the surprising reality about what really makes your perspective brighter. P E RC E P T I O N

OPTIMISTS SEE ONLY THE BRIGHT SIDE.

WHEN LIFE HANDS THEM LEMONS,

OPTIMISTS DON ’ T JUST PUT ON A H A P PY FAC E . THEY FEEL THE PA I N . T H E Y AC K N OW L E D G E LIFE CAN BE HARD AND M OV E O N .

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R E A LI T Y Optimists don’t think that life is all great all the time or force themselves to always be positive. Instead of ﬁghting negative emotions, optimists appreciate those feelings for what they are telegraphing. “Often the more uncomfortable emotions are signposts to things we care about,” says Susan David, Ph.D., author of Emotional Agility. Optimists examine their negative emotional reactions and think about what steps they can take to change the circumstances that lead to that reaction. For example, if you’re feeling negative about the political situation, drill down to what exactly you’re reacting to and get involved in a group that supports those issues.

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When a worry pops into your head, write it down and set it aside. Clear 15 minutes from your daily calendar to go over the list; when you get around to it, you may not be as concerned. CHANGE E X P E C TAT I O N S

Say your aunt always makes an obnoxious comment at the holidays. Lose the burden of expecting her to be diﬀerent. Focus on your behavior instead, which might involve not reacting to her.

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OPTIMISTS DON’T KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HAVE BAD LUCK. R E A LI T Y They most definitely experience adversity, but they see the silver lining, says Steven M. Southwick, M.D., coauthor of Resilience. “Instead of catastrophizing a situation, optimists tend to take a step back and keep things in perspective,” he says. Suppose you bungle a presentation. Instead of writing it off as terrible, optimists frame it as, That was bad. How can I do better in the future? Experts believe you can develop this type of resilience. “We often overpredict how extreme and long-lasting our negative emotions will be,” says Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy and author of The Worry Cure. Circumstances don’t drive happiness; it’s your response. For instance, there’s more than one way to react to a test that didn’t go well. An optimist thinks, Maybe I didn’t study hard enough. I’ll do it differently next time. In other words, you didn’t fail; your approach did, and you’ll think of other strategies to try.

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WHEN THE STORMS OF LIFE COME YOUR WAY, L O O K AT W H AT YO U C A N L E A R N FROM THEM.

P E RC E P T I O N

THE WORLD HAS GONE MAD. THERE’S NO WAY TO BE UPBEAT. FLIP THE SCRIPT

THERE’S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THINKING I FEEL UNHAPPY AND I AM UNHAPPY. T H E F O R M E R H E L P S YO U S E PA R AT E F R O M YO U R EMOTION S , WHICH A L L OW S T H E F E E L I N G S T O PA S S M O R E E A S I LY.

R E A LI T Y Bring your positive outlook back by looking at history, not headlines. “According to just about every indicator of human well-being, we’re better oﬀ than any other time in history,” says Marian Tupy, editor of humanprogress.org. For most of our past, he says, people lacked things like basic medicine. The trouble is that the bad news of the day comes right to our phones and checking history takes eﬀort.

A shortcut: Think about what you have today that you wouldn’t have had 100 years ago. Refrigerators. Cars. “A computer in your back pocket,” Tupy says. To help keep bad news from overshadowing everything else, seek out other news. Don’t lose sight of the fact that child mortality, illiteracy, and poverty are down worldwide. And even in tragedies, there are stories of human resilience to be found.

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B E T T E R H E A LT H

LOOK AT THE FACTS HAPPENS, AS A BIG PROBLEM. PUT YOUR EMOTIONS ASIDE AND THINK IF YOU’D BE ABLE TO CONVINCE A

P E RC E P T I O N

IT’S TOO LATE TO CHANGE.

R E A LI T Y Some people are naturally more optimistic than others, and it is partially inherited. “Even if you haven’t won the optimism lottery, you can shift your point of view by putting a concerted eﬀort into changing your mind-set,” says Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Riverside. “Optimism is like a muscle; you have to exercise it to build it,” Lyubomirsky says. Small steps like these work:

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Q Write down three things you’re looking forward to. Let the good feelings sink in for ﬁve minutes. Q Reminisce. Scientists have found that people who heard songs from their past or thought about events that made them nostalgic felt more optimistic. Bringing up those positive memories can boost conﬁdence, which boosts optimism. Q Get enough sleep. In one study, people who slept seven to eight hours a night were more optimistic than those who got less than six. Q

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