A minimalist Christmas keeps the moments your family loves and quietly lets go of the rushing, the piles of gifts and the January clutter. These 21 ideas cover gifts, decor, food, time and the days after, and every one is small enough to start this year.
These 20 DIY christmas ornaments are made from things you already have or can buy cheaply, from salt dough and cinnamon to Danish paper hearts and gilded walnuts. Every one of them is simple enough for a weekday evening and strong enough to come out of the box again next December.
These christmas tree ideas 2026 cover 20 real trees, from a classic red and green christmas tree to burgundy and gold, black and white and a natural tree with dried oranges. Every one is built from ornaments you can buy once or make at home and keep using for years.