How Popcorn Garlands Became a Nostalgic Holiday Tradition (Plus How to Make One) Learn how stringing popcorn has become a Christmas tradition.

Nowadays, it seems like Christmas is all about the presents under the tree, but in simpler times, food was one of the focal points of holiday tradition. The sweet smell of gingerbread wafting and ...

Day after day, Paula used a thimble and needle to string together hundreds of popped kernels destined for the family Christmas tree. “It was a very special Christmas,” Terry said.

Why Do People String Popcorn? While opcorn had been used for decor, jewelry, and ceremonial purposes by the Aztecs centuries before, stringing popcorn kernels for Christmas can be traced back to ...

Mom Terry Haak starts every holiday season by decorating with the popcorn garland her 7-year-old daughter Paula made in 1963.