Pumpkin & Fruits Christmas Centerpiece for Christmas

A Cake Serving Pedestal Dish will turn into a beautiful centerpiece for your Christmas table with the addition of a few seasonal goodies.

You will need:

1. One small pumpkin 2. Red Taper Candle 3. Fresh or Artificial Fruits like apples, pomegranates etc. 4. Artificial Holly 5. Tools to scoop out pumpkin. 6. Cake Serving Platter 7. Candy Canes (Optional) 8. Other Candles (Optional)

How to:

1. Make a round insertion at the top center of your pumpkin and scoop out enough flesh to place a taper candle. 2. Place your cake serving dish on the table. 3. Place the pumpkin in the center. 4. Fix the taper candle into the hollow of the pumpkin. 5. Place fruits and holly around the pumpkin. 6. Place other candles around your centerpiece and add a few baubles. This is optional. 7. When you are ready for guests light the candles.

Variation:

Add real or artificial candy canes around the base of the candle in the pumpkin hollow. See figure below.