Bible - Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.

Meditation

House plan

A homemade wreath can really brighten a holiday gathering and is not difficult to make. (Courtesy photo.)

Video: Tips for decorating your own holiday wreath

Family preparing for Christmas time (Photo: iStock - gpointstudio)

USDA Forest Service Christmas tree permits available

Christmas trees (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)

How to choose and care for your Christmas tree

Dogs, cats, and other animal companions that share your home can be at risk if they ingest houseplants that are poisonous to them. (Photo: Bruce J. Black and Emily Steele, Illinois Extension)

Keep their paws off overwintering indoor plants

The poinsettia's small flowers are surrounded by colorful leaves called bracts. (Photo by Scott Bauer, Agricultural Research Service.)

Caring for poinsettias

A young woman standing with a vacuum cleaner cleaning the house near a Christmas tree (Photo: iStock-Sinenkiy)

Tackle holiday cleaning early for peace of mind