A Country Christmas: Festive Foods, Gifts & Giving, Christmas Decorating

There's something so appealing about books of this variety, even if you're not a cook or craft nut, that it's nearly impossible not to leaf through one with a cover this pretty. Going past the cover pays off here, as the book is pleasantly stuffed with decorating ideas, gift-wrapping tips, patterns for handmade ornaments, handcrafted stocking stuffers, and recipes--including the requisite cookies, various turkey stuffings, and an old-fashioned Christmas cake (complete with plenty of brandy).