• Origami at Christmas can be an enjoyable activity for the whole family. Create holiday decorations such as stars and Christmas trees or simply have some hand-crafted fun with loved ones while practicing the art of origami.

• Fast Facts

  1. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding
  2. Paper folding said to have started with the invention of paperOrigami Resource Center: History of Origami
  3. Paper introduced to the Japanese by Buddhist monks in the 6th centuryJoseph Wu Origami: Origami: A Brief History of the Ancient Art of Paperfolding
  4. In Spain and Argentina, an art form similar to origami is called papiroflexiaJoseph Wu Origami: Origami: A Brief History of the Ancient Art of Paperfolding
  5. Arabs introduced paper to Spain in the 8th centuryJoseph Wu Origami: Origami: A Brief History of the Ancient Art of Paperfolding
  6. The word "origami" was coined in 1880 to refer to the art of paper foldingJoseph Wu Origami: Origami: A Brief History of the Ancient Art of Paperfolding

• Christmas Origami Tips

  Origami neophytes should follow instructions closely. Missing even a single fold can affect the success of a project. Familiarity with the symbols and basic folds used in origami is also important. Use thin, crisp paper to fold. Practice folding models before using expensive paper, as a mistake can be costly. Take your time and don't rush while folding.

• Popular Christmas Origami

  Holiday origami can consist of popular seasonal imagery, such as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, wreaths, reindeer and holiday stars. But you can also give classic origami forms a Christmas twist. For instance, why not hide small gifts in handmade origami boxes?

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