In my family growing up, putting up the Christmas tree topper was pure theater. All family members needed to be present for the donning of my mother’s handmade cross-stitch star, and my brother and I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even if you have every last bit of Christmas decor unpacked, every ornament hung, every hall decked, ...

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Your Christmas tree topper is basically your holiday personality in 3D.

It makes sense: Rather than a star or angel, a bow offers a touch of personality—and a DIY mentality—that a traditional Christmas tree topper might not. It’s distinctly feminine, pretty, and serves as ...

Angels are typically pictured to be the holier-than-thou servants of God adorned with cherubic faces and fluffy wings, but some books in the Bible paint a vastly different — and much scarier — being ...