Includes how-to information for painting projects: a Santa candle, a peppermint stick candy jar, a Santa moon saucer, a little helper's apron, a gingerbread man potholder, a gossamer winged angel, a Noel plaque, a gingerbread boy ornament, a snow day pot, a treetop Santa, a snowman and snowlady tin, a joy tray, and a Christmas tree card holder.

"How-To Book of Christmas Carving contains over 40 best-of and classic carving projects that have been published in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine within the last decade. With illustrated step-by-step instructions and patterns that cover a range of woodcarving techniques--including whittling, relief carving, chip carving, caricature carving, and more--this compilation is perfect for readers of all skill levels and style preferences. From reindeer,...

Transform pinecones, scrap wood, seeds, nuts, fabric, old jars and bottles, and other easy-to-find materials into beautiful holiday decorations.

When only child, Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora decide to book an cruise and skip Christmas altogether. Their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever.