Run upon a string half a dozen cranberries, then a Brussels sprout; then more cranberries, etc., and suspend this as a festoon along mantelshelf, in chandelier, or over window.
4. Autumn Leaves. (See [page 47].)
5. Autumn Boughs. (Oak boughs.)
Oak boughs, with the rich red and russet leaves still upon them, are very handsome in the autumn. The beautiful branches may be gathered by the young people and hung in parts of the room where most effective.
CHRISTMAS
Place Cards
1. (Sheet black paper, Chinese white water-color paint, brush.) Cut a stocking from the black paper (obtainable at kindergarten supply store). With the paint, paint in white toes and heels. On the reverse side write some appropriate quotation and name of guest. Stockings may be about four inches long.
2. (White paper, black ink or crayon.) Cut a rough figure of a snowman out of white paper, put in features with black ink or crayon, and write name on reverse side.
3. (Water paper, water-colors, scissors, spray of holly.) From real holly or a picture of same, paint a spray of green leaves and red berries. Cut out around the edges and use as name card.
4. (Red cardboard, scissors, pen, ink.) Draw an outline of a bell on cardboard and cut out. An appropriate sentiment may be written upon one side and name of guest upon the other.