Articles On:Holidays

December 15, 2025

Benefits of Holiday Traditions Reach Deep

Holiday rituals help families bond, aid in passing ties to younger generations, and more. Seniors ...

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Grandmom who knows the benefits of holiday traditions is making Christmas cookies with her grandkids. Image by Igor Mojzes
December 15, 2025

Including Their Sister in Holiday Celebrations

A family wants to include their sister in holiday celebrations, especially after the recent death ...

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A woman whose family want to include their sister in holiday celebrations, but she's alone.
December 10, 2025

Managing Holiday Stress to Embrace the Joy

The holidays can be glorious – and stressful, with too much to do, all during ...

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A woman sitting on her couch wondering about managing holiday stress, with the Christmas tree behind her.
January 10, 2025

Six Tips for Recovering from the Holidays

The busyness and bustle of the holidays can leave us drained or disappointed that the ...

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A couple asleep on the couch with Christmas presents and tree. By Monkey Business Images. Article on recovering from the holidays.
December 20, 2022

Experience Gifts for the Holidays

If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift – especially for someone who has everything ...

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small gift box with sparkles coming out, on an outstretched, white-gloved hand. Image by Paulus Rusyanto. If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift, especially for someone who doesn't need "things," try giving experience gifts instead.
December 16, 2022

Managing Grief During the Holidays

With plenty of experience managing mourning with compassion, the National Funeral Directors Association shares tips ...

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A granddad and granddaughter looking at a scrapbook and pictures together during the holidays. For article on managing grief during the holidays. Photo courtesy Getty Images 15891 from National Funeral Directors Association
December 14, 2022

Healthy Eggnog Pie Recipe

Celebrate the holidays with this delicious and healthy eggnog pie recipe. This healthy custard pie ...

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December 2, 2022

Hanukkah Cocoa Fritters

Food writer and trained chef Cheryl Sternman Rule shares her recipe for Hanukkah Cocoa Fritters. ...

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These Hanukkah cocoa fritters suit the spirit of the holiday since, like donuts, they're also fried, thus commemorating the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight nights.
November 29, 2022

Gift-Giving Concerns on a Budget

When you adore your family’s holiday gift traditions but finances are tight, what can you ...

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A family gathered together at Christmas time, holding gifts and wearing holiday hats. Image by Roman Samborskyi. When you adore your family’s holiday gift traditions but finances are tight, what can you do? “Ask Amy” addresses gift-giving concerns.
December 23, 2021

How to Make a Virtual Family Holiday Celebration Fun

Creative ways to stage a family holiday Zoom call The years 2020 to 2021 have ...

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Virtual family holiday celebration at home