Have some Christmas parties coming up? Looking for something cute to give to your co-workers? Inspired by The Polar Express, these Christmas lollipop favors are simple and cute—and come complete with a bell!![Believe Christmas Lollipop Favors](http://www.northpole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lollipop-favor.jpg)
This gorgeous white and gold papier-mâché bowl would look fantastic on its own or you could make it festive for the holidays by placing shiny Christmas balls or pinecones inside.
![White & Gold Bowl](http://www.northpole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/goldbowl.jpg)
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While we have tons of great educational activities, worksheets, and games in the Elf Pal Academy, you should also check out Homemade Preschool. This site is run by our friend Melissa and includes lots of great Christmas worksheets and activities for your wee ones. There is also a myriad of cute holiday clipart, all drawn by Melissa herself!
In celebration of this holiday season, Melissa drew some festive wallpapers for us to share with you, and we think you’ll just love them! To use one of these fun wallpapers, click on your chosen one to display the full size image, then right-mouse-click on the image and select “Set as background.” Enjoy!
![Winter Trees from Homemade-Preschool.com](http://www.northpole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Winter-Tree_450.gif)
![String of Ornaments from Homemade-Preschool.com](http://www.northpole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Ornaments-String_450.gif)
What’s red and white and round all over? Peppermint Candy Earrings! These are a great way to wear your holiday cheer without it overwhelming your wardrobe. I’m also in love with the elf shoe earrings. 😀
![Peppermint Candy Earrings](http://www.northpole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/peppermint-earrings.jpg)
This adorable black bear Christmas stocking feels both modern and traditional at the same time. The wool felt stocking measures 14.5″ x 9.5″ and is also available in other blues, as well as pink, green, orange, red, and yellow.
![Black Bear Christmas Stocking](http://www.northpole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bearstocking.jpg)