(Hint: Look for the Christmas tree shaped ring on top ... the mercury glass of a century ago was more brittle and fragile. The more vintage ornaments you scout out, the more you will be able ...

Fragile ornaments can be tricky when it comes to storage. Our best tip for storing Christmas ornaments: Buy a plastic storage tub and store each ornament in a separate plastic cup (the six-ounce ...

Use Storage Bags for Lights: Store Christmas lights in clear plastic bags to prevent tangles and damage. Protect Ornaments: Wrap fragile ornaments in tissue paper and place them in individual boxes to ...