Homemade Holidays- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 3 tangerines, halved 3 whole cinnamon sticks 2 star anise (optional) gives a strong black licorice smell. 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 inch piece fresh ginger 1 vanilla bean + 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 small branch fresh pine 1 cup apple cider, pomegranate or cranberry juice water