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The Cubist: Turning Rubik's Cubes into art

Solving a Rubik's Cube takes a certain talent; an entirely different talent is employed by 16-year-old Daniella Chaim, who uses Rubik's Cubes as her artistic medium.

The story of "Amazing Grace"

On January 1, 1773, in Olney, England, The Rev. John Newton, a slave trader-turned-abolitionist, gave a sermon about personal redemption. His words would become one of the best-known hymns in the world.

Newel post caps and finials: The finishing touch

Staircases grand and modest are finished with a finial, a largely decorative element also known as a Newel post cap, the same as George Bailey repeatedly grabs a hold of in "It's a Wonderful Life."

Christmas trees: How about a Christmas tree house?

Jeri Wakefield, of Dallas, takes the holiday to new heights with a Christmas tree house, turning a 100-year-old pecan tree in her backyard into a yuletide wonderland.

Christmas trees: The origami holiday tree

Most Christmas trees are cut, but one very special tree is folded! The American Museum of Natural History in New York City features a tree decorated top to bottom with origami insects, to celebrate the opening of the museum’s new insectarium early next year.

Christmas trees: Through the roof!

For more than three decades Mike and Mary Noonan have marked the holiday with a Christmas tree like no other: one that appears to extend two stories and pierce the roof of their Lincolnwood, Illinois, home.

Panettone: Sweet treat from inside prison

Giotto's Bakery has won some of Italy's top culinary prizes for its artisanal panettone, created through a process that honors centuries of tradition. But those making this sweet bread, a favorite during the holidays, are doing so behind the walls of the Due Palazzi prison.

"Joy to the World" by Andrea Bocelli and family

It's become a "Sunday Morning" holiday tradition: A performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City. This year they are joined by the great Andrea Bocelli and his children, Matteo and Virginia, who sing "Joy to the World."

Andrea Bocelli and family perform "The Greatest Gift"

The Young People's Chorus of New York City is joined by Andrea Bocelli and his children, Matteo and Virginia, who sing "The Greatest Gift." Recorded inside the Oculus at New York's World Trade Center.

The Kennedy Center: A "living memorial" to an arts champion

Since its opening in September 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has served as both America's national cultural center, and a living memorial to a president who saw the arts as central to the life of our country. Rose Kennedy Schlossberg talks about the legacy of the institution that bears her grandfather's name.

Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris.

Extended Nature Video: Winter in South Dakota

We leave you this Christmas Sunday morning in a winter wonderland, at Good Earth State Park in South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

Watch the full December 25 episode!

Hosted by Jane Pauley.

Recipes: Holiday cocktails from Old Crow Medicine Show

Mike Harris and Ketch Secor, of the Nashville-based Americana string band, offer "Sunday Morning" viewers some tips on yuletide libations.

"Here Comes the Sun": Adam Sandler and Van Gogh

Actor Adam Sandler sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his film “Hustle,” and the life lessons he learned from his parents. Then, Rita Braver travels to the Detroit Institute of Arts to learn about the “Van Gogh in America” exhibit.