Trouble is, a jolly Christmas centerpiece with candles, faux evergreens, baubles, and the works can easily cost you $50 or more, maybe $25 on the low end. Who wants to spend more on table decor ...

You can use some artificial snow (get the biodegradable kind if you can) to surround the centerpiece, or keep it simple by placing the materials on a large plate or in a basket. White candles have ...