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On Christmas Morn

COMFORT & JOY

It’s bright and early, but spirits are boisterous—ready to embark on the revelry we await all year. Keep the ambience cozy with table décor to match the festal mood, including red, green, and glinting gold. A holly motif unites the setting with a linen bearing an oversize print, a timeless design on china and serving pieces, and fresh sprigs upon each plate. Striped napkins provide a contrasting pattern, while tinted translucent dinner dishes and goblets add a subtle verdant touch alongside lustrous chargers and flatware. A tray topped with a cedar wreath holds potted amaryllis, red tulips, and a medley of ornaments, swirls of ribbon, and pears that hint at the meal to come.

FESTIVE FARE

Warm happy hearts with a citrus-kissed apple cider jazzed up with holiday seasonings and finished with a pretty fruit

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