Holiday

December 1989 – I read in the newspapers recently where “Christmas at New Salem” weekend will be done away with. Seems that research has proven that the inhabitants of that short-lived village where Lincoln grew to manhood were not the beliefs that would cause them to consider Christmas as any kind of holiday. So in […]

For 10 years Clinton Kelly told people what not to wear and gave his refreshingly honest fashion advice. For the last six years, he has moderated interviews and conducted craft corners on the daily talk show “The Chew” alongside restaurateurs and Iron Chef America stars Mario Batali and Michael Symon, Top Chef alum Carla Hall […]

When she thinks about the Christmases of her childhood, Kate Guerrero doesn’t really remember the ornaments that glittered at department stores or the ones that matched tinsel with aesthetic seamlessness. What she does remember is how, every year, her family would gather for a craft time around the holidays to make an ornament that symbolized […]

There’s something almost magical about those ubiquitous holiday commercials featuring new cars parked in the driveway on Christmas morning. The enormous red bow on top, the recipient in utter disbelief and the gift giver looking impossibly self-satisfied – it’s the closest a tech-savvy, car-loving adult can get to feeling like a kid again. And this […]

You’re planning the perfect holiday dinner. Guests have been invited, the menu is prepared – with allergies and dietary preferences accounted for – and decorating is last on the list. There’s a lot of care and attention that goes into holiday decorations, but it’s easy to overlook one important space when setting up for the […]

While it might ring true that everyone feels like a kid at Christmastime, nothing beats the excitement of actually being a kid at Christmas. Few annual traditions are more anticipated and toiled over than the creation of a child’s holiday wish list. For parents, however, few things are more stressful than trying to balance buying […]

He might not have known it then, but maybe Charles Dickens had it right when he wanted us to look back at our Christmases past. Only today, those memories of Christmases past have become front and center in our celebrations. From decade-old ornaments and Grandma’s favorite decorations to holiday traditions that have been handed down […]

From reality stars to Internet sensations, the celebrity-penned book is a must-have this year. No matter what the genre, you’ll have everything you need for the celebrity-lover on your list. The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, by Amy Schumer The star of Trainwreck and Inside Amy Schumer just released her debut memoir, filled with […]

First there was the smartphone; now there is the smart house. More and more household appliances are going high-tech every year, bringing fresh efficiency and ease of use to the table. These futuristic gadgets aren’t your everyday holiday gifts, but they’re sure to become a daily source of enjoyment for all who use them. From […]

Holiday gifts these days are a little more involved than a pair of socks or pajamas, what with drones and all, so it’s not too early to draw up your shopping list. And while you’re shopping for everyone else, why not treat yourself too? Here’s a round-up of must-have gifts for 2016: For herPlush velvet […]

Social calendars are packed during the holidays, and this year your party is going to be the event of the season. A clever theme is just the thing to help your party stand out. Christmas in July in DecemberCrank up the heat and break out your summer clothes. Seri Kertzner, founder and CEO of Little […]

The holiday season is nearly upon us again, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year. I love the way our home smells when pies are baking, turkey is roasting or fresh-baked cookies are cooling on the stovetop. I’m blessed that holidays mean getting together with extended family, too. Most of my family […]