December 1987

EDITOR'S LETTER

Dear Reader, In our Family Network column last August (probably not a time when you were thinking much about Christmas), we asked you to write to us about your family holiday traditions. Almost 1,000 of you took the time to write, and your letters were wonderful. We're giving some extra space to Family Network this time to publish what we hope is a generous and representative sampling.

FRESH MAPLE SYRUP

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREES

CHRISTMAS IN AMERICAN CITIES

JUST RIGHT FOR MAILING

CHRISTMAS IN AMERICAN CITIES

THE KWANZAA CELEBRATION

STOCKINGS HUNG WITH CARE

DECORATE WITH COLLECTIONS

CHRISTMAS IN AMERICAN CITIES

NO-WRAP ITEMS FOR INSTANT GIFTS

DISTINCTLY DECORATIVE

NEW VIDEO TAPES FROM BH&G

HIGHLIGHT FAMILY PHOTOS

QUICK DRESS-UPS

WASHINGTON STATE SMOKED SALMON

THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS FRAGRANCE

HIGH-IMPACT TABLETOPS

A TUG-AT-YOUR-HEART HOLIDAY BOOK

WILLIAMSBURG HORN UTENSILS

SOUTHWEST STYLE

AMANDA THE PANDA

Usually our December Issue features stories of people helping people all over the country. This year, we found an extraordinary example in our own backyard.

COUNTRY STYLE

VICTORIAN STYLE

The splendor of Victoriana glitters and glows with warmth on Christmas Eve. History and customs combined with contemporary flourishes create a long-remembered magical holiday. Here you'll find traditions and romance that blend to form a grand display of elegant holiday accents to make and give.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

With each recipe we give important nutrition information. The calorie count of individual servings and the amount, in grams, of protein, fat, carbohydrate, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, and dietary fiber help you keep tabs on what you eat.

HOLIDAY HOW TO ORDER

WINTER CARNIVALS

When the wind "rosies" your nose and snow crunches underfoot, it's time to bundle up and celebrate the season. That's what folks do at winter carnivals in chilly climates across the U.S. and Canada. There's no finer way for your family to enjoy a great time together this winter!

Shopping editor's choice

Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence. If not delighted, each company will happily refund your money.

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

I saw a charming sight the other day: A well-stocked bird feeder decorated with a miniature Christmas tree.