Cherished Holiday Decor

"As a child, my parents gave me Steinbach nutcrackers every year for Christmas, and now my children give me one each year to add to my collection. When they were much younger, my mother would help them select one and wrap it, teaching them the joys of collecting, anticipation, family traditions, and most importantly, the joy of giving rather than receiving. They’re usually so excited to watch me unwrap the gift that it rarely makes it to Christmas morning under the tree!"—Danielle Rollins
Photo by Sarah Dorio

"I acquired a collection of Christmas tree candle holders when I lived in Denmark. I actually light them on the tree, which both entertains and terrifies my guests!"—John Marshall Watson
Photo by Magdalena Kucova

"I love decorating with natural greenery from North Carolina. Outside on the garage doors, I do large, fresh wreaths with big red bows. Inside, I stick to a limited palette of natural greens and classic paperwhites."—Suzanne Kasler
Photo by Erica George Dines

"I have an assortment of snow globes that I have been collecting since childhood. I have about 25 of them that I scatter throughout the house."—Jan Showers
Photo by Jeff McNamara

"We have a set of silver holiday bells from my mother-in-law that we hang every year from the chandelier in our dining room. That was her tradition, and it reminds me of our happy times together."—Jane Scott Hodges
Photo by Elizabeth Davis