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Christmas villages are a popular decoration this time of year, a tradition that started with the toy villages that the Pennsylvania Dutch used to make to commemorate the holiday. However, with the economy in a funk, many families are being forced to nix certain purchases, such as decorations. Luckily, a Christmas village can be created from random items throughout the home. All it takes is a little creativity and ingenuity.

Gather Materials

Before getting started, there are a few tools that are essential, no matter the size, scale or theme of the village.

• White glue or superglue
• Styrofoam
• Gesso
• Small cardboard boxes or containers. (I.E. milk cartons)
• Old CDs and old compact mirrors

Preparation

As a family, sit down and map out the village. Designate where certain houses and extra touches will go. Also, it's a good idea to have a theme in mind, as this will make building the village easier. If stumped for ideas, go online and check out what the experts are peddling. The below examples are sure to get the creative juices flowing:

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