It\u2019s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Make your own holiday charcuterie board with these tips. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission, which helps to support our family (and these two growing boys). Thanks!<\/em><\/h5>\n

Whether it\u2019s because millennials love Lunchables\u00a0or because\u00a0bite sized foods are always in style, it\u2019s clear that charcuterie boards are having a moment.<\/p>\n

Charcuterie boards give an instant upgrade to simple snacks. Perfectly aligning a platter of\u00a0crudit\u00e9 and crackers\u00a0makes you\u00a0look like a gracious, prepared host,\u00a0instead of someone who grabbed a handful\u00a0of stuff\u00a0from the pantry.<\/p>\n

Derived from the French words for flesh (chair) and cooked (cuit), traditional charcuterie boards feature a variety\u00a0of meats and\u00a0cheeses. Prosciutto, salami and chorizo are artfully arranged in rows, while savory snacks\u00a0like olives and hummus nestle against creamy brie in a neat display. Modern charcuterie boards now include tasty fruits, nuts, and bread alongside cheeses like gouda and gruyere.<\/p>\n

This holiday season, why not try a twist on the classic charcuterie board?<\/p>\n

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With goodies from around the house and extras we picked up from ALDI, and Trader Joe\u2019s, our family created a winter wonderland board full of sweet treats for our family movie night. As we watched Netflix\u2019s new Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, we sipped hot chocolate and enjoyed a sweet Christmas charcuterie!<\/p>\n

From the imagination of writer-director David E. Talbert, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey reminds us of the strength of family and the power of possibility. Since I knew we\u2019d be watching a holiday movie, I tried to choose snacks that were as magical as the season.<\/p>\n

I already had hot cocoa mix, peppermint Smashmallows, crushed peppermint, and peppermint chocolate squares. The tray with bowls and wooden spoons came from Amazon. I love ALDI and Trader Joe\u2019s for their easy dinners and affordable prices, but their holiday treats can\u2019t be beat. You can also find seasonal sweets for your Christmas charcuterie board at your local grocery or stores like Home Goods and TJ Maxx.<\/p>\n