From Christmas stockings and mistletoe to smiling Santas and burning yule logs, the symbols of the season are so powerful that people seldom stop to think about their origins. More...
Families often have their own unique traditions when it comes to the holidays. Lately, families have begun to include films in many of those traditions. More...
December is more than Santa Claus, Christmas trees, candy canes and mistletoe. For millions of people throughout the world, the month of December also means the arrival of other holidays. More...
Come the holiday season, neighborhoods across the country take on a whole new identity. Whereas a neighborhood might appear sleepy for 11 months a year, the tradition of holiday lighting can illuminate a town in a way unlike any other. More...
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – Early morning Dec. 26, I will stumble into the cold, hair tangled, bathrobe askew and eyes half shut. I will drag in the heavy newspaper, and over a steaming cup of coffee, begin to attack the pages with scissors. More...
Get ready, get set, go! For busy moms, the kick-off to a holiday season cues a whirlwind of activities from office parties, to school pageants, to family gift exchanges and more. More...
The holiday season is an exciting time - people look forward to time off from school and work to see friends and family, and to indulge in the spirit of the season. More...
The holidays are a time to celebrate. But sometimes it’s challenging to spend and celebrate on a budget, especially when it’s the season of giving. More...
With celebrity typically comes fame and fortune. Thankfully, many celebrities put their name recognition and fortunes to work by helping others. More...
WASHINGTON (AP) – I’m not a Scrooge, really. I embrace almost all of Christmas. Except for one time-honored tradition that brings so much stress and expense that eliminating it has made the holiday even more magical. More...
With the increasing number of online threats, it is critical that consumers learn simple, convenient and safe ways to help protect their identities, their families and their digital files. More...
Perhaps due to the the Christmas season essentially starting the day after Thanksgiving, more and more families now purchase their Christmas trees earlier than ever before. More...
During the holiday season, 47,000 fires claim more than 500 lives across the United States. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), fires are also responsible for over 2,200 injuries and cause $990 million in damage. More...
Even if you and your family won’t be going caroling this holiday season, that’s no reason you can’t enjoy some the following popular songs synonymous with the jovial holiday spirit. More...
Holiday tunes on the radio, mistletoe hanging in strategic locations and the scent of pine lingering in the air – it’s the perfect time to get into the kitchen and discover some new cooking flavors that will keep your taste buds happy an More...
While the holiday season is a joyous time to spend with family and friends, it’s also a time to spend money. For those with credit cards, it can prove difficult to avoid debt. More...
Giving to a charity, whether it’s a local cause or an international organization, is a relatively simple act that can help to improve the lives of those in need and address problems that affect all of us. More...
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, one thing’s for sure - no holiday meal is complete without it. Sometimes savory, often sweet, but always delicious, stuffing is one of the most anticipated dishes on the holiday table. More...
Failed New Year's resolutions are a dime a dozen. That promise to go to the gym every day dwindles to three days a week, then two days a week, before falling into “whenever I can make it” territory. More...
So many of us anticipate the holidays with great excitement - the merry decorations, relaxing with family and friends and the excitement of the coming new year. More...
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