Arrange the orange slices by size. I like to use the a smaller slice one on top, and then a larger one on the bottom for each ornament.

Break enough cinnamon sticks in half to accommodate each 2-orange slice ornament with one half-piece of cinnamon.

Thread your embroidery needle with a 4"-6" length of embroidery thread, and poke the needle through the top of the large (bottom) orange slice and loop it around to come through the bottom of the small (top) orange slice.

Remove the needle, tie a double knot, and cut the excess string away.

Thread the needle again with a 10"-12" length of embroidery thread.

Poke the needle through the top of the smaller orange, and tie it securely with a double knot, leaving one end about 1-1/2" on one side, and the rest of the thread (with the needle) on the other side.

Tie the the threads together tightly over the cinnamon stick, securing with a double knot on top.

Loop the rest of the long piece of thread around the cinnamon stick a few times, and then tie it securely in place with a double knot on the back of the stick (I used the needle to help with this part).

Trim the excess string.

Thread the needle again with another 10"-12" length of embroidery thread.

Slide the needle underneath the thread wrapped around the cinnamon stick to pull the new thread through. Remove the needle, tie the ends together, and then slide the knot down against the cinnamon stick.

Tie a 12"-18" length of red ribbon to the base of the string, right above the cinnamon stick. Trim the ends if necessary to make it look even.

Using a hot glue gun, put a little glue dot onto the back of the cinnamon stick where the embroidery thread is wrapped around to glue them together.

Allow the glue to dry completely. Decorate with your ornaments as desired.