Christmas Tree Trends

Each and every year our Alsip Elves aim to amaze with our annual display of themed Christmas Trees. While many are new takes on old traditions, we excitedly discover how…

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How to Add Greenery to your Holiday Centerpieces

Adorning your table with a lush green centerpiece is a wonderful way to bring some holiday spirit right to the hub of your home sweet home. The right focal point can delight the family and add, not distract, from your special time together. Here are some ideas and inspiration for your own beautiful holiday centerpieces.

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How to Care for a Real Christmas Tree

Alsip Real Christmas Tree Care decorated tree up against window

The Christmas tree industry plants millions of trees every year, helping to combat climate change and produce fresh oxygen. Learn how to care for a real Christmas tree, so you can celebrate the holidays all while reducing your carbon footprint!

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Grilling a Christmas Ham & Tips for Winter Grilling

Tips for Grilling a Christmas Ham

From hanging Christmas lights to shoveling the walkway, we always have more to do than we have time for over the holiday season. If the season is truly about giving, we should give ourselves a break whenever we can! Christmas dinner, for example, has the potential to consume all of our time and energy, leaving us too exhausted or distracted to enjoy our guests’ company. The perfect solution? A grilled Christmas ham! This crowd-pleasing holiday meat comes pre-loaded with succulent flavor and nearly ready to serve. All that’s left to do is add some heat – and any excuse to use the grill is good enough for us!

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Easy Holiday Recipes to Impress Your Guests

Eggnog Recipe

When the holiday season finally rolls around, we find ourselves surrounded by our closest friends, family, loved ones, and, of course, food. From the hors-d’oeuvres being passed around at parties to the cornucopia of delicious dishes filling our Christmas Day dinner tables, there are dozens of opportunities to bring the best from our kitchens. Put your best foot (or, rather, food) forward with these seriously simple recipes that everyone will love!

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