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• Fun For The Young

Special Touches for Lasting Memories

A few simple and elegant touches can really wow your guests and create lasting memories. Try these easy ideas to start new family traditions and make your holiday unforgettable.

Light the way

For a festive centerpiece, fill a clear glass bowl with water then add enough cranberries to cover top of water. Slip in a few floating candles to complete the berry delightful ensemble.

Thoughts of thanks

Before serving dinner, have each guest think about one thing for which they were thankful during the past year. Ask them to jot this down on the back of their place card and read each aloud before digging into the turkey.

Sweet things

Make sweet place cards by wrapping candies in sheer fabric sacks or cellophane. Tie each with ribbon and add a little name card.

A moment in time

Start a new family photo tradition. Snap a photo of everyone gathered around the table before dinner. In a few years, you can reflect on how your family has grown and changed.

Ribbon rings

For a unique (and quick) touch, try making napkin rings out of ribbons and buttons. Using a hot glue gun, form loops with festive ribbon. Try layering different colors and attaching a button to the front.

Leaf appeal

To keep kids busy after dinner, have them gather colorful leaves and make a simple collage by gluing their finds on paper.