For these nature-inspired DIY Christmas decorations, use a small saw to cut two round pieces from a thicker evergreen branch. They’ll become the bodies and heads of the reindeer.

Paul Silva still thinks the notion is unbelievable. His 7-year-old daughter, Katheryne, recently noticed her favorite Christmas decoration, a surprise early gift, was missing outside their home in ...

If tried-and-true Christmas decorations aren’t your thing, make your mantel whimsical instead. To get the look, think mini mushrooms, pastel hues and animal figurines. 14.