Christmas decorations are a traditional part of the holiday season. Common decorations include TINSEL, which is a type of thin, shiny material often used to decorate Christmas trees; mistletoe, a plant with white berries that is hung in doorways; HOLLY, a plant with red berries and spiky leaves; wreaths, circular decorations made from evergreen branches; candy canes, striped peppermint-flavored treats; Christmas trees, usually decorated with lights and ornaments; Santa Claus figures; stars, often used to top Christmas trees; icicles, thin pieces of ice that hang from roofs; cones, often filled with treats; and poinsettias, a type of flower with bright red petals.