Origami, the ancient art of Japanese paper folding, offers hours of fun to those who enjoy the craft. There are so many types of sculptures that can be made, origami can truly be a craft that fits anyone at any skill level.

During the holidays, many families look for crafts to do together that can be used as gifts and decorations around their homes. If you're looking for something a little different from the usual Christmas craft, you might want to give origami a try. There are several books devoted to Christmas-related origami decorations, and even projects.

In Geneva Cobb Iijima's book, The First Christmas in Origami, she shows you how to make a complete nativity set out of the little paper sculptures. Along with pictures and instructions, she includes small background stories about the characters in the scene.

If you're interested in making some handmade paper ornaments for your tree, you might like Origami Ornaments: The Ultimate Kusudama Book by Lew Rozelle. These ornaments are styled to echo the traditional Japanese designs. He also includes instructions to add tassels and strings to finish off the pieces.

For beginners, a nice place to start would be John Montroll's Easy Christmas Origami. This is the perfect book for parents who are introducing the art of origami to their young children. The designs are simple and festive and can be easily stored as keepsakes or even used as cute, handmade adornments on holiday packages.

Whether you're new to the art of origami, or your a seasoned pro, there are plenty of Christmas projects that you can do on your own or with your family—all you need is the right book.