holidays

10 Things You Should Never Post on Social Media During the Holidays

While some celebrations are exciting for your online pals to share in, other events are better kept within your family or close to your heart. Here's what the experts say you should never post on social media during the holidays.

The Royal Family Just Shared Their Traditional Christmas Pudding Recipe

From Buckingham Palace, straight to our kitchens.


Celebrating Muslim Traditions with My Chosen Family

Now that I know I can be both trans and Muslim, I can’t wait for COVID-19 to pass so that...


The Best Tips for Putting Up Outdoor Christmas Lights

This year, elevate your house to "oooh and ahhh" status with the best outdoor Christmas lights.


A Holiday Gift Exchange Has Held My Friend Group Together for Two Decades

Holidays with family can be cozy, but our exchange offered something else: a chance for my friends and me to...

Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

Blame your holiday food coma on the trimmings, not the bird.


Grandma Brubaker’s Orange Cookies

"At least two generations of my family have enjoyed the recipe for these delicate orange-flavored cookies." —Sheri DeBolt, Huntington, Indiana


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10 Things to Do on Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Although costume parties and haunted houses might be off-limits due to COVID-19, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate...


The Mysterious Origins of April Fool’s Day

This terrible tradition is way older than you think.


Why Does Hanukkah Change Dates Every Year?

While Christmas is celebrated every December 25, year in and year out, the date for Hanukkah is a moving target....


10 Best Things to Do Instead of Exchange Gifts This Holiday Season

Tired of riding on the consumer carousel during the holiday season? Here are 10 things you can do instead.


30+ Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

The holiday season means friends, family, parties—and lots of unhealthy food. These expert tips will help you avoid holiday weight...


27 Simple Habits That Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety

Are the holidays the season of excitement or a time for anxiety and frustration? Here are expert tips to get...

Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints

Think red velvet cookies and cakes are pretty but wish they had a bigger flavour? These cute thumbprints are infused...


O Christmas Tree! Your Best Christmas Tree Photography

From traditional-looking trees that have been trimmed at home to over-the-top installations on the front yard, these festive photos had...


Just in Time for the Holidays—How to Chill a Bottle of White Wine ASAP

White wine is best when chilled, but sometimes chilling room temperature wine in a rush can be a challenge. With...


5 of the Best Exercises to Beat Holiday Stress, According to Science

Between going to parties, shopping for last-minute gifts and tying up loose ends at the office, the holidays can quickly...


8 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays with a Blended Family

For blended families, the holidays can be a time when the pressure and strain to be happy unit can become...


8 Clever Ways to Store Your Christmas Decorations, According to Professional Organizers

With these pro packing tips, you'll never have to wrangle with tangled lights, clean up crushed ornaments, or blow layers...


7 Silly Holidays Everyone Really Should Start Celebrating

Ever wonder where all those unusual, unofficial holidays come from? These themed-holidays seem to pop up more and more lately....


Lemon, Leek and Feta Quiche

This simple recipe by Chef Lynn Crawford is a delicious way to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones and...


“I Went From Scrooge to Santa”

Charles Edward Hall got the part of a lifetime when he was cast as Scrooge in the Radio City Christmas...