Gather kindling (small branches or cut pieces) and tinder (tiwgs and chips). If you use fruit tree tinder, a fragrant fruity scent will be released.
Step2
Peel a few oranges, grapefruit and tangerines. Leave the peel out for a few days to dry out or put them on a cookie sheet at low heat for a few hours.
Step3
Take a sheet of newspaper and roll it into a tight tube (or fold it into small accordion pleats). Tie it in a simple knot or twist the ends of the tube together and fasten with twine.
Step4
Put the kindling, tinder, matches and newspaper rolls into the basket or tub. Attach a gift tag with a handwritten note. Tie a Christmas ribbon and bow around the gift basket.
Tips & Warnings
Add barbeque skewers and a s'mores kit for a little extra "sweet."