Natural Christmas Decorations

Spice Stars and Drops Decorations

Stars
1. Arrange 3 cinnamon sticks into a star
shape.
2. Crisscross 1-mm-thick hemp
twine 3 times around the center, and
tie end into a loop.
Drops
1. Nestle 3 anise pods in a row
and secure with nontoxic glue.
2. Wrap twine around the center of
each pod, weaving around each
"petal," and tie the end into a loop.

Citrus Slices
1. Cut four unpeeled oranges
into rounds about 1/4-inch
thick. (Each fruit yields about
6 to 8 slices.)
2. Bake on a greased cookie
sheet at 175 degrees for 4
hours.
3. Poke a hole near one edge with
a needle and thread doubled
twine through to make a loop.