Gunda loves French linen for

holiday decorations and everyday

wares, such as table runners and

napkins (1). Danish elfin creatures

called

N is s e

(2, 3) cavort among

the packages and decorations.

“They look kind of funky, almost

mischievous,” says Gunda. Plain

packages (4) tied with wool yarn

look festive yet homey. The

Christmas season kicks off on

December 6 when the youngsters

awake to see what treats St.

Nikolaus has left in their boots (5).

T h e S h e e h a n s s u r r o u n d t h e m

s e l v e s w

i t h

h o m

e s p u n t o u c h e s r i c h i n h e r i t a g e t h a t

encourage daily celebrations

throughoutm e season.

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