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Arrange ingredients in a circle on a board, using the photo as a guide, and working from the outer edge in. Leave a circular area at the center open.
Once you are satisfied with the placement of ingredients, line the center circle with rosemary sprigs, and tuck in a few around the outer edge to give it the look of a wreath.
Divide almonds evenly among 4 cups.
Thread 4 long toothpicks with evenly divided havarti, cucumber, sweet pepper, cheddar cheese, salami, okra, and blood orange. Thread 4 long toothpicks with alternating grapes, strawberry halves, and Brie. Stand one toothpick of each type in each cup.
Wrap 2 asparagus spears in each turkey slice; stand one wrap in each cup.
Tuck 1 orange carrot half, one purple carrot half, 2 pieces of dried mango, and 2 chocolate pretzels in each cup.
Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut each kale leaf along the center vein, creating two “branches”.
On a 24x12-inch cutting board or platter, arrange greens in a tree shape, making the “tree” wider in each row. Leave a small open space between each row of “branches”.
Cut the Cheddar slice into a star shape, and place it at the top of the tree. Cut the trimmings into ornament shapes and reserve.
Cut turkey slices, ham slices, and remaining cheese slices into 2-inch squares. Beginning with the bottom row, fan turkey pieces across the “tree”, allowing some of the greenery to show. Repeat with a row of ham pieces, then a row of each type of cheese, and end with another row of ham. The number of rows will be determined by the size and shape of your platter.
Add the dried apricots in a curved line across the “tree”, to represent a garland. Add the pecan halves in a curved line across the “tree” to represent a second garland.
Decorate the tree with the wax-wrapped snack cheese “ornaments”, and the reserved Cheddar cuts.
Form the trunk of the tree with prosciutto-wrapped cheese snacks.
Add seeded crackers at the base of the “tree” to represent presents. Serve with additional crackers and baby gherkins.
Divide trail mix evenly into 4 (9-ounce) disposable cups.
Thread 1 blueberry, 1 raspberry, 1 blackberry, and 1 blueberry onto each of 4 toothpicks.
Thread 1 olive, 1 cucumber slice, 1 cheese cube, 1 olive, 1 cucumber slice, 1 cheese cube, and 1 olive onto each of 4 toothpicks.
Thread 1 cucumber slice, 1 cheese cube, 1 cucumber slice, and 2 cheese cubes onto each of 4 toothpicks.
Thread ¼ ounce rustico salami, 1 pickle slice, 1 cheese cube, ¼ ounce rustico salami, 1 pickle slice, 1 cheese cube onto each of 4 toothpicks.
Arrange 1 toothpick from each set of 4 in cups; add 2 breadsticks to each cup. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.
Starting in the center of a large wooden board or platter, arrange summer sausage, salami, and Cheddar cheeses alternately across the board in a decorative pattern.
Arrange crackers in patterns in between the meats and cheeses.
Place olives and cucumbers into small bowls and set onto the board. Set mustard onto board. Serve.