Getting into the holiday spirit with Christmas-themed cookies and peppermint treats is a no-brainer. But don't forget all the ways you can celebrate the season with fun and festive appetizers too. The classics (like cheese logs, crowd-pleasing dips and a charcuterie board) are perfect, but you can have a little fun with Christmas shapes and styles in savory dishes too. For instance this cheery, tree-shaped salad is a fun (and delicious!) place to start. A trio of lettuces create the evergreen tree, and items from the deli counter and salad bar become an edible garland. Read on for more fun recipes to add to your Christmas potluck or get-together.

This pillowy soft bread comes together quickly without any special equipment. It would work well with a variety of fillings, but the soft garlic cheese punched up with smoky chiles, fresh herbs and lemon is a bright combo against the buttery bread.

This easy holiday cheese board is the perfect mix of homemade recipes, crafts and artful arranging. Adorable adorned puff pastry Christmas trees hover above a beautiful mix of cheeses, meats and snacks, complemented perfectly by a homemade cranberry honey. It’s a guaranteed hit, with something for everyone.

Look again: This savory candy cane-shaped appetizer is filled with all the fixings of a pepperoni pizza. A sweet basil bow is the final touch.