Hi friends, I've never been much of a one for crowds (or staying up late!), so as I read news reports about " Black Friday," I'm extra thankful to be a Canadian who's making her own Christmas gifts this year. (Although, it occurs to me, I'd probably get a LOT of knitting done standing in line!) If you're looking for Christmas ideas, you might want to peruse some of the collections our web crafts editor has put together for you... [caption id="attachment_807" align="aligncenter" width="217" caption="Every tree needs a macaroni angel. Photo by Angus Fergusson."] [/caption]

• Watch our slideshow of 4 easy Christmas ornaments from the upcoming January issue of Canadian Living (including those macaroni angels, above).
• View our collection of handmade gift ideas – there's something for everyone, including gifts to wear, gifts to play with, or gifts for the home.
• Find even more ideas for festive Christmas ornaments you can make – what a nice way to spend an afternoon with your friends (and maybe a plate of cookies?) amid all the hustle and bustle of the season.

Alright, that's it for now. I hope you all have a nice weekend – and I'll be back here on Monday to announce the winner of this week's sock-tacular giveaway!