traditions worth keeping

forpuzzle nights

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We leave one out all December and everyone adds a few pieces. Shop it all

Foil puzzlesToy shopChristmas in Paris

GalisonMerry Moonlight Skaters 500 Piece Foil Jigsaw Puzzle$12.59GalisonJoy Laforme Twinkletown Express 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle$21.99GalisonMichael Storrings Christmas in Paris 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle$18.99GalisonTwilight Toy Shop 500 Piece Foil Puzzle$17.99AmazonGalison Winter Lights 12 Days of PuzzlesSee price

fora theme a year

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We pick one theme for the year and build every gift around it.

book lovers

A year for book lovers

A stack of books under the tree, and a puzzle that looks like a bookshelf.

AnthropologieTerrain Book Lover Ornament$14AnthropologieFelt Bookworm Ornament$24Rifle Paper Co.Jigsaw Puzzle - Bookshelf$36

travelers

A year for travelers

We pick the trip, then everything under the tree is for getting there.

AnthropologieFurbish Needlepoint Passport Ornament$28AnthropologieClare V. Leather Passport Sleeve$145GalisonSwiss Chalet 130 Piece Ornament Puzzle$7.99CALPAKMiffy Kids Small Backpack (Blue Zoo Trip)See price

crafty

A crafty year

Every gift is something to make, and we make them together after Christmas.

AnthropologieMakeBox & Co. Nutcracker Embroidery Kit$42AnthropologieAnthropologie x Bailey Rae A Little Bit of Christmas Mini Watercolor Bundle$42AnthropologieTerrain Floral Wreath Watercolor Kit$38AnthropologieHoliday Needlepoint Ornament Kit$56

forcozy movie night

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Same night, same movie, every December. Everyone gets a blanket and the lights go low. Shop it all

Under a blanketCandles litThe same movie

AnthropologieSophie Scallop Carved Faux Fur Throw$98AnthropologieBristol Jacquard Floral Faux Fur Throw$138AnthropologieFigural Snowman Woody Fresh Balsam & Cedarwood Glass Cloche Candle$62AnthropologieCapri Blue Fir & Firewood Ornament Glass Candle$22+

forthe cocoa bar

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We get out the good mugs and way too many marshmallows. Shop it all

Mugs we loveStir it upPaint your own

AnthropologieHoliday in the City Stoneware Mug$16AnthropologieFigural Stoneware Holiday Mug$24AnthropologieMolly Hatch Stoneware Holiday Mug$16AnthropologieMitten Stoneware Mug$16AnthropologieRifle Paper Co. Festive Books Mug$24AnthropologiePott'd Gingerbread House Mug DIY Painting Kit$59AnthropologieTerrain Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Stirring Sticks, Set of 6$22AnthropologieTerrain Knipschildt Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix$34

forsoup night

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We make one big pot from the family recipe, every year. Shop it all

The good bowlsFamily recipesWrite it down

Rifle Paper Co.Recipe Binder - Holly Jolly$40Rifle Paper Co.Recipe Cards - Harvest$15Rifle Paper Co.Melamine Assorted Bowls - Hydrangea$34

foryour list

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Everything we use to hang and check off our lists: a magnetic wood hanger, a paper chain draped around it, good pens and little stickers to check things off.

Our must-have · Dacri Home on AmazonMagnetic wood poster hanger

No frame and no holes in the print. Magnets snap on top and bottom, and it hangs from one nail.

We use 24" for the banners and 36" for the posters, then drape a paper chain around the list.

Shop the hanger

StickersPensPaper chain

Paper SourceWhimsical Holiday Washi Tapes, Set of 8$15.50Rifle Paper Co.Paper Chain Kit, Christmastide$12Rifle Paper Co.Paper Chain Kit, Holly Jolly$12TombowDual Brush Pens, Pastel 10-PackOn AmazonPaper SourcePOSCA 3M Gold Fine Tip Marker$4.50Paper SourceMildliner Creative Markers, 10 ct$25.99Rifle Paper Co.Planner Sticker Set$8Paper SourceMini Star Sticker Sheet$6

fora little paris

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We bring a little bit of Paris home every December. Shop it all

Hang the stockingsCocoa in the cityA little Eiffel

AnthropologieHoliday in the City Metal Ornament$16AnthropologieHoliday in the City Stoneware Mug$16AnthropologieCeramic Holiday City Landmark$68AnthropologieHoliday in the City StockingSee priceGalisonMichael Storrings Christmas in Paris 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle$18.99GalisonParisian Life 1000 Piece Panoramic Puzzle$22.99GalisonParisian Life Greeting Assortment Notecard Set$17.99TargetKurt Adler Gold Eiffel Tower Ornament$12.71

formission prep

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We start the list long before the call comes. Buy early, watch for sales, spread it out.

For sistersFor eldersFor everyone

For sistersSkirts and dresses that cover the knee and mix and match, a layer for under them, and flats she can walk in all day.

Colby & ClaireThe Danica Striped Dress in Grey/White$62Colby & ClaireThe Twila in Kitchen Blue$67Colby & ClaireThe Lou Striped Midi Skirt$42Colby & ClaireThe Brynn Navy Floral Midi Skirt$46DowneastContour Half Sleeve Tee (layering basic)$26Rothy'sThe Square Mary Jane$100PatagoniaWomen's Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket$189

For eldersWhite shirts in short and long sleeve, a dark suit, washable ties and shoes built for miles.

Mr. Mac&Collar Pacific Shirt - Short Sleeve$49.99Mr. Mac&Collar Atlantic Shirt - Long Sleeve$49.99Mr. MacSlim Fit 2 Pant Wool Blend Suit - Charcoal$299Tough ApparelBrindle Machine-Washable Tie$33Mr. MacJohnston & Murphy XC4 Stanton 2.0 Run Off - Black$175

For everyoneThe everyday gear. Check the What to Bring list for their mission first, especially for the speaker and the luggage limits.

MissionaryMallSojourn Convertible Messenger Bag$72.95TargetOpen Story Hardside Medium Checked SpinnerSee priceDeseret BookDouble Zipper Scripture Tote$37.99TimexWeekender 38mm Fabric Strap Watch$77TargetJBL Go 4 Bluetooth SpeakerSee priceTargetOwala FreeSip 24oz Water BottleSee priceTargettotes Auto Open Compact UmbrellaSee priceTargetAnker 10,000mAh Power BankSee priceTargetFiskars 27pc Travel Sewing KitSee priceTargetAdventure Medical Kits Travel First Aid KitSee price

forhosting a holiday dinner

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We set the long table, light every candle and invite more people than fit. Shop it all

The tablePlace cardsCrackers at every seat

AnthropologieMolly Hatch Stoneware Holiday Dessert Plate$18AnthropologieSWINK 12 Days of Christmas Dessert Plates, Set of 12See priceAnthropologieMolly Hatch Christmas Napkins, Set of 4$48AnthropologieTerrain Hand-Stitched Christmas Icon Napkins, Set of 2 Candy$42Meri MeriLiberty Winter Place Cards, Set of 6$22AnthropologieVegetable Taper Holder$58-68AnthropologieMolly Hatch Christmas Table Runner$58AnthropologieTerrain Candy Cane Party Crackers, Set of 6$40AnthropologieTerrain Liberty Christmas Tree Party Crackers, Set of 6$50

formatching jammies

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We match on Christmas Eve, every single year. Shop it all

For the kidsThe whole crewBrothers + sisters

TargetWomen's Plaid Flannel Family Pajamas$35TargetKids' Reindeer Fair Isle Family Pajamas$16TargetToddler Sheep Print Family Pajamas$16Little SleepiesHoliday Bows Two-Piece Pajama Set$38Little SleepiesGingerbread Flurry Two-Piece Pajama Set$38Little SleepiesHoliday Checks Two-Piece Pajama Set$38Little SleepiesHoliday Checks Men's Pajama Pants$38

forkeepsake ornaments

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We add one new ornament every year. Shop it all

SnowglobesMilestonesMonograms

HallmarkMerry Mahjong Keepsake Ornament$23.99AnthropologieNew York City Ballet Glass Snowglobe Ornament$34AnthropologieJeweled Food Glass Ornament$14+AnthropologieTerrain Eggnog Glass Ornament$48AnthropologieLouisa Monogram Ornament$12AnthropologieAnthropologie x Papier Velvet Framed Milestone Ornament$28AnthropologieHoliday Helpers Felt Monogram Ornament$16The Mahjong LineChristmas Ornament Bird Bams$125GalisonChristmas Car 130 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Ornament$7.99

forcrafting with kids

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We clear the kitchen table, put out the glitter and make something together. Shop it all

Paint + clayBuild a theatreStitch an ornament

AnthropologiePott'd Gingerbread House Tealight House Pottery DIY Kit$49AnthropologieSanta's Plate Air Dry Clay Kit$44AnthropologieSew Your Own Ornament Kit$30AnthropologieMakeBox & Co. 3D Nutcracker Theatre Kit$27AnthropologieTerrain Kids’ Christmas Tree Grow Kit$24Meri MeriWooden Embroidery Gingerbread House Kit$45Meri MeriFestive Decoration Kit$55

forgame night

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Cards and dominoes come out after dinner. One more round, always. Shop it all

Card setsDominoesHoliday trivia

Rifle Paper Co.Playing Card Set - Luxembourg$30Rifle Paper Co.Domino Set - Strawberry Fields$60GalisonDebatable Holiday Edition Social Game$15GalisonFrivolous Holiday Trivia$15GalisonLudo In Bloom Classic Board Game Set$15.39

formahjong

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The tiles come out after dinner and the game goes late. Shop it all

Tile setsThe tableBags + racks

HallmarkHallmark x Miss Mahjong Heirloom Bundle (coming soon)$350 · Coming soonThe Mahjong LineThe Lucky Line - American Mahjong Tile Set - Shell Pink Release$485The Mahjong LineThe Botanical Line - Mahjong Tile Set - Aerin Soft Blue Release$625AnthropologieCharleston Mahjong Club Tile Set$400Oh My MahjongPapaya Spritz Mahjong Tiles$400Oh My MahjongTalulah Mahjong Tiles$475AnthropologieBistro Tile Italia Mahjong Game Set$450AnthropologieSolar Eclipse Mahjong Collector’s Edition Box Set$495TargetPop Mahjong Game Set$29.99The Mahjong LineHoliday Game Mats$85Oh My MahjongSugarplum Mat$90Oh My MahjongHolly Jolly Mat in Tube$90The Mahjong LineVegan Leather Drawstring Mahjong Rack Bag$95Oh My MahjongPink Rack Storage Bag$85AnthropologieThe Mahjong House Raffia Mahjong Bag$98-118via LTKClear Mahjong Tile Bag with Zipper, BlackSee price