I just returned from my first holiday party of the year, and, boy, did it ever put me in the Christmas spirit! (And solidly remind me that I need to get cracking on my decorating!) The outside of the house was festooned with colorful lights; the hostess had at least four Christmas trees; the buffet table was dressed to the nines with poinsettia and greens; and the wine and goodies were delish. Though, sadly, there wasn't a Christmas cookie in sight. (Can you believe it?!) So after the requisite pleasantries, which I kept short and sweet, I hastened home to get my weekly fix of your delights. And they didn't disappoint!
On this week's hot list*, we have a few oldies-but-goodies that were first posted long ago, but which resurfaced again this week, thanks to Christmas traffic from other sites. In addition, we've got a number of cookies that were posted to the site just this week. But whether new or old, each cookie set embodies the spirit of Christmas and is a true joy to behold. Now, if I could only reach through the computer screen and steal a few bites! That buffet left me famished! 
Enjoy, and congrats to this week's honorees!
#1: White Christmas Reindeer by Dolce Flo
#2: How to Make a Reindeer by The Cookie Studio [EDITOR'S NOTE: This mini-tutorial is one of those oldies-but-goodies, still riding high with over 25 thousand views!]
#3: White Christmas Cookies with Gold Deer by Lorena Rodríguez
#4: White Christmas Cookies by Lorena Rodríguez [EDITOR'S NOTE: These cookies are Lorena's first rendition of the above set, done a year ago, now with a whopping 11,961 views!]
#5: Winter Fox Cookies by Evelindecora
#6: Collection 2017 by Teri Pringle Wood
#7: Filigree Tree by Dolce
#8: Let It Snow! by Cookies on Cambridge
#9: Santa Faces and Snowflakes by Songbird Sweets
#10: Christmas Cookie Ornaments by mintlemonade (cookie crumbs)
I hope you can partake of some festive parties this weekend too - but that your hosts have the good sense not to skimp on the Christmas cookies! 
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