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In my family growing up, putting up the Christmas tree topper was pure theater. All family members needed to be present for the donning of my mother’s handmade cross-stitch star, and my brother and I ...

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Bows are such a classic, but including them on a tree in a dramatic scale is what makes something traditional feel unexpected and even a bit whimsical,” says Amy Studebaker of Amy Studebaker Design.

It makes sense: Rather than a star or angel, a bow offers a touch of personality—and a DIY mentality—that a traditional Christmas tree topper might not. It’s distinctly feminine, pretty, and serves as ...