Easy elegance, retro charm and full-on drama: try our stylish tabletop looks

Part of the fun of hosting the holiday meal is planning things other than the food. Here, we offer up some stylish options for decorating your table, whether you’re into easy elegance, retro charm or full-on drama.

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Vanilla Mitten Sugar Cookies

Mittens or festive cookie cutters give these vanilla-flavoured cookies a touch of whimsy. Decorate them with the Cookie Glaze, if you like. A good substitute for a vanilla bean is 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla.

9 DIY gifts for her

Any woman on your Christmas list would adore getting one of these homemade gifts. 

CHRISTMAS BISCOTTI

CHRISTMAS BISCOTTI

Kourambiedes

Each of these almond shortbreads is studded with a whole clove, a symbol of the Magi's gift of spices to the Christ Child. Kourambiedes are served in the Greek community not only at Christmas, but also christenings, weddings, name days — in fact, at all festive occasions.

Family craft: Gingerbread ornaments

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