And that’s just the beginning. In The Upside-Down Christmas Tree, anyone looking to laugh their way through the stress of the holidays will discover what truly strange goings-on go on behind closed doors in homes and towns around the world during the twelve days of Christmas, including:

Weird holiday food and drink traditions and toasts

Unusual decorations and celebrations

Shopping idiosyncrasies, presents from hell, and bizarre gift exchanges

Wild and wacky variations on the Santa Claus theme

Dysfunctional family antics associated with the holidays

What people will do to avoid going home for the holidays

Family and cultural traditions from around the globe

And much more! Learn More

Our inspiration this year was our coverlets. The collections at HHS include over 100 coverlets from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most were made locally and feature striking images. Then, as today, coverlets symbolized the warmth and comfort of home. Combine this with patterns that evoke handcut snowflakes, and you'll see why we chose to feature our coverlets. Learn More