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Rooms that invite you to linger. Vintage collectibles displayed with love. A colorful easy-care garden. A porch that says "Come sit!" All yours in the pages of Country Living!

Welcome to the Holidays in the Country!

Country Living

Simple Country Pleasures

ALL NEW HOLIDAY MOVIES! • Every Fri, Sat, & Sun Night 8/7c

Handmade Decorations • Store-bought trimmings can never compete with those of the scissored-and-glued variety.

The Beginner’s Guide to Popcorn Garland • Save the cranberries for the next go-round—they can gunk up your string.

A Happy Christmas Kitchen • When a Texas couple wanted to infuse their Austin bungalow with country charm, they called on designer Claire Zinnecker to get the job done just in time for Santa.

A Hot Cocoa-Ready Cabin • From classic log to post-and-beam and everything in between, these rustic retreats pair well with wool blankets and warm mugs.

Past Meets Presents • From old department store boxes to retro spools of ribbon, vintage gift wrap and trimmings bring extra nostalgia to the season.

What Is It? What Is It Worth? • Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.

Holidays in a Nutshell • Synonymous with Christmas (thank you, Nat King Cole), chestnuts add a subtle sweetness to everything from soups to stuffing.

Good-Natured • At author Hillary Munro’s annual wreath-making party in Jackson, Wyoming, guests take a hands-on approach to decking the halls with greenery foraged from the snow-covered surroundings.

Melting Snowman Pie

Family Trees • In Boone County, Indiana, a multigenerational farm welcomes repeat visitors who pine for Midwestern hospitality and cut-above conifers.

Crested Butte, Colorado • Nestled in the Slate River Valley, an historic mining town turned come-as-you-are ski haven brings fresh alpine air and a freewheeling pioneer spirit.

Out Like a Light • When colder weather arrives at her doorstep, author Catherine Newman takes a cue from her heavy-eyed house cats.

CountryLiving • December 2024-January 2025

HOMESTEAD for the HOLIDAYS • With a fire burning in the stove, pine spritz cookies in the oven, and dinner by candlelight, a Wisconsin family embraces a back-to-the-basics approach to savoring the season.

SCOUT’S HONOUR • After making a list—and checking Facebook Marketplace twice—a designer makes merry with a curated mix of camp and Christmas at his small-town Tennessee home.

Woodland Wonderland • Nestled in the “middle of nowhere” Mississippi Delta, a refined hunting lodge delivers peak Christmas cozy courtesy of a 10-foot Leyland cypress, chalky milk-painted walls, and year-round layers of red and green.

ALMANAC • A SEASONAL COMPENDIUM OF EVERYDAY KNOW-HOW

COUNTRY CALENDAR • On the docket: nostalgic sights, yuletide delights, and 4.5 million Lone Star lights

Santa-Approved • These festive-friendly hues pay tribute to signatures of the holiday season.

KEEP ’EM GUESSING • Outsmart present sleuths from sussing out what’s inside with this trick.

SNOWSHOE STYLES • A traipse through trails of fresh powder requires the proper footing.

An Afternoon at the Rink

Ask a Country Vet • Country Living’s resident veterinarian, Dr. Tricia Earley, separates fur fact from fiction.

Etsy Finds for all Kinds • Venture off the beaten path—and support small businesses—with these thoughtfully handcrafted (and lovably quirky!) wares.

The Almanac PRIZE RECIPES • WINNING FARE TO MAKE AND SHARE

Ask a Country Cook • Country Living’s Food & Crafts Director, Charlyne Mattox, addresses your cooking quandaries.

The Almanac RESOURCES • YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR REPLICATING THE...