Innholdsfortegnelse for Holiday 2025 i Pioneer Woman

Boots Full of Branches A cowboy boot can double as a vase for holiday greenery. We filled these with faux pine and berry sprays, but you can use real branches too: Just put a glass with water in the boot and then add the greens. Hat Tree Topper A cowboy hat makes a bold statement on top of a tree! Designer Brian Patrick Flynn decorated this tree with a single color and then used the hat as the exclamation point. Ree had a similar topper on one of her trees last year at The Mercantile. Flannel Ornaments Give a worn flannel new life as a keepsake ornament. Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, trim the excess and finish with ribbon. Mix a few plaids for maximum impact! Tub of…

Appetizers Smoky Mixed Nuts with Crispy Chickpeas Prep time: 20 min ★ Total time: 1 hr 10 min ★ Makes: about 4 cups 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar½ teaspoon black pepper1 pound raw mixed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans and almonds (about 3 cups) 1 Preheat the oven to 375˚. Spread the chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel and gently rub them dry, loosening and discarding the skins as you go until most are removed. 2 Transfer the chickpeas to a baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to evenly coat. Roast until the chickpeas begin to dry out…

How to Enter Go to thepioneerwoman.com/captioncontest from October 24 to December 1, 2025, and enter your best caption. The winner will receive $500 and three runners-up will each receive $50. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Pioneer Woman Magazine Holiday 2025 Caption Contest. Sponsored by Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Beginning October 24, at 12:01 a.m. ET, through December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Entry Period”), go to thepioneerwoman.com/captioncontest on a computer or wireless device and enter by replying in the comments section of the web page on Sponsor’s website, pursuant to the on-screen instructions. All entries must include only your screen name and an original caption for the photograph that appears in the Holiday 2025 issue of The Pioneer Woman Magazine. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PERSONAL…

Ree’s granddaughter was a total natural at the cover shoot for this issue: Sofia, who was born just before Christmas last year (her birthday is December 18!), showed up in her holiday best and kept everyone in a great mood the whole time. Ree traveled to Dallas to make sure the tiniest member of the family felt right at home in front of the camera. Mom Alex and Aunt Paige were both there to cheer her on—and provide plenty of giggles between shots. “Sofia is a ham in front of the camera,” says Alex. “Especially when Ree Ree is holding her!” The result? All smiles!…

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Bells Back in the days of horse-drawn sleighs, bells were basically car horns: Sleighs didn’t make much noise in the snow, and the jingling helped prevent disasters. Tunes like “Jingle Bells” (1857), “Winter Wonderland” (1934) and “Sleigh Ride” (1948) put sleigh bells in the musical spotlight and tied them to Christmas for years to come. FUN FACT In 2016, a group of 664 people set the record for the largest handbell ensemble, playing a mash-up of “Carol of the Bells” and “Silver Bells” at the Mall of America in Minnesota. Snow Globes Like many great inventions, snow globes were a happy accident. In 1900, Viennese tinkerer Erwin Perzy filled a bulb with water and reflective particles while trying to make a brighter light for operating rooms. When the particles drifted…

Chile-Chocolate Sweet Rolls Prep time: 45 min ★ Total time: 3 hr 15 min ★ Makes: 12 DOUGH 2 cups whole milk½ cup vegetable oil, plus more for the baking dish½ cup granulated sugar1 ¼-ounce packet active dry yeast4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting½ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted1½ teaspoons kosher salt½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda FILLING 1 stick salted butter, at room temperature¼ cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon cayenne pepper4 ounces Mexican-style chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about ⅔ cup) GLAZE 1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted¼ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted3 tablespoons whole milk, plus more as needed2 tablespoons salted butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Make the dough: Combine the milk, vegetable oil…

The Plaza New York City Movie lovers will recognize the Plaza from the Christmas classic Home Alone 2: Lost in New York—and for a real splurge, you can order a 16-scoop ice cream sundae inspired by Kevin’s order in the movie. The lobby is filled with sparkling trees but you can also opt to have a 7-foot Christmas tree right in your suite! theplazany.com Hotel del Coronado Coronado, CA If you want to trade snow for sand, spend Christmas by the ocean at this legendary hotel near San Diego. There’s an ice rink overlooking the Pacific, outdoor movie screenings and cozy igloo-style huts on the beach. This year’s festivities will be Wizard of Oz–themed. hoteldel.com Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine, TX Texas goes all out for Christmas, and the holiday spirit…

Picture this: It’s a beautiful winter morning in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Visitors admire a group of bighorn sheep grazing on a hillside. Eager to get the perfect photo, they inch closer to the herd. Maybe too close. The sheep weigh almost 300 pounds and are equipped with massive curled horns. They can get ornery when they feel threatened—say, if a selfie-seeking tourist invades their personal space. Enter Gracie, an 11-year-old border collie, affectionately known as the park’s “bark ranger.” She approaches the sheep, lowers her head and crouches down to the ground, slowly creeping closer. Within moments, the herd retreats to a safer distance. Park ranger Mark Biel, Gracie’s owner, rewards her with a piece of mozzarella string cheese, her favorite treat. Gracie first reported for duty in 2016.…