A Scandinavian Christmas Tradition

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Making these Scandinavian Star Christmas tree decorations is one of my favorite family traditions. My father’s grandmother, my great-grandmother was from Stockholm, Sweden. I remember making these as a child and now I am passing the tradition down to my grandchildren.

Also it’s a great way to use up your left over paper strips.

The Scandinavian Paper Star

Instructions

• Take 12 half inch strips of paper at least 6 inches long
• Create a cross by gluing 2 of the strips together at the center
• Create a basket weave around this cross with 4 more strips and glue in place
• Then twist and glue two strips in each corner to create “petals” leaving a cross in the middle

• Create a second 4 petal piece just like this one
• Nest the 2 four petal pieces together creating an eight sided snowflake
• Weave the center cross strips under each corresponding petal and glue in place
• Trim the cross strip ends and punch a hole for a twine hanger
• Decorate the centers if desired

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