Let’s face it.

When it comes to holiday spirit, people north of the Mason Dixon have it easy with snow and cold-weather clothing. But even with 70-degrees weather, palmetto trees and beaches, it doesn’t take long to feel the season’s festivity with a few helpful hints from the nation’s leading experts.

“Creating the ‘holiday mood’ comes from within,” said Carmen . . .

By now, you’ve likely pulled dusty boxes of half-broken ornaments, partially used candles, tangled twinkling lights and themed tablecloths from the bowels of your closet. But before you deck your house in holiday splendor, reconsider the décor of old. The impending New Year marks a fresh take to tradition, according to Carmen Natschke of Decorating Diva, an online home design resource . . .