11 people whose gingerbread houses are works of art
Inspired by Star Wars, Harry Potter and Frank Lloyd Wright, these people have taken gingerbread architecture to another level.
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Holidays
Sloppy gift wrapping trumps perfectly wrapped presents, science says
Slap some tape on there and you're good.
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Surviving the holidays when you’re estranged from your family
Advice, tips and empathy from people who know.
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Deck yourself: celebrate the holidays with beard lights
The company just got a deal on Shark Tank.
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How the Salvation Army’s red kettles became a Christmas tradition
Many contributors don't realize the Salvation Army is a church, a fact that has caused leaders consternation.
December 4, 2019
The nefarious downside of Christmas music
Christmas music is everywhere. But how much is too much?
December 3, 2019
What to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers? Look to the past
Don't just scrape together another tiresome turkey sandwich.
November 29, 2019
In some corners, Black Friday is also known as Brown Friday
The day after Thanksgiving is famous for more than just big sales.
November 28, 2019
Was Jingle Bells originally a Thanksgiving song?
The connection to the holiday season is real — but which holiday?
November 28, 2019
One big turkey myth to dispel before the holidays
Many home cooks swear by this step, but it only increases the risk of food-borne illness.
November 27, 2019
11 charming old slang words you can use this Thanksgiving
Old dialect terms for turkey parts to bring back this year.
November 26, 2019
13 ways Thanksgiving can be hard for your aging parents
For some members of the family, the celebration can be bittersweet.
November 22, 2019
13 twists on traditional Thanksgiving dishes
Some involve a simple tweak to a familiar dish, while others are completely outrageous.
November 21, 2019
What it means when you see a teal pumpkin while trick-or-treating
Here's what the teal pumpkins and blue candy buckets signify.
October 26, 2019
This haunted house is so scary, the owner will give you $20K if you make it through
Not a single person has ever made it through.
October 24, 2019
Need a Halloween costume idea? These classics never go out of style
Here's how they became classics in the first place.
October 15, 2019
10 ways Halloween has changed since you were a kid
Some for the better, some for the worse.
October 11, 2019
Terrify your neighbors with these digital Halloween decorations
Halloween decorations have come a long way from a simple carved pumpkin on the porch.
October 4, 2019
Good luck finding SweetHearts candies this Valentine’s Day
Why the heart-shaped icon will be in scarce supply this year, and maybe beyond
January 31, 2019