It's that time of year again: sleigh bells are ringing and chestnuts roasting, as the families of GoComics prepare for the holiday festivities. As they well know, `tis the season for ornaments and garlands, and nothing says "holiday spirit" like a fully decorated home, wreathed in Christmas cheer!

Pending their spot on the nice list, our comic children hold out hope for Saint Nick, hanging their stockings by the chimney with care.

Don't Pick the Flowers by David Hurley

Next comes the crown jewel of any Yuletide celebration: the Christmas tree!

Adult Children by Stephen Beals

Handmade ornaments are a time-honored tradition.

Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson

Of course, no tree is complete unless topped with a star: the most coveted of all Christmas privileges.

FoxTrot by Bill Amend

Finally, the piн¬ce de rн©sistance of decorations may require a little more elbow grease, but nothing brightens up the holiday (and neighborhood) like the twinkle of Christmas lights!

Adam@Home by Rob Harrell

Baldo by Hector D. Cantu and Carlos Castellanos

Happy holidays, from our GoComics families to yours!

To see more cheerful decorations, visit our holiday-themed collection.