Articles On:Holidays

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
December 22, 2021

Panettone Oven-Baked French Toast Pudding

Panettone oven-baked French toast with eggnog custard comes from food writer and expert Diane Rossen ...

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This oven-baked French toast pudding makes a great brunch. It needs to be started a day ahead to let the bread cubes dry out.
December 16, 2021

10 Great Holiday Gifts for Pets and Their People

The holidays represent a time of giving, including to our pets – dogs, cats, guinea ...

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dog and cat snuggling in front of christmas tree. Photo by Chernetskaya Dreamstime. For article on holiday gifts for pets and their people
December 14, 2021

Ask Amy: The First Christmas Without His Father

by Amy Dickinson In this edition of Ask Amy, advice columnist Amy Dickinson offers suggestions ...

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sad Asian man Photo by Imtmphoto Dreamstime. Article on first Christmas without his father