Category: Holidays

Valentine’s Day is embarrassing. All these flowers and sentimentality? No thanks. Not for me or my fellow misanthropes. However, many of us manage to find […]

Valentine’s Day 2023 falls on a Tuesday, which means most of us will be working. If you’re taking your special someone out for dinner after […]

Hello! 2022 is almost coming to an end! We will all be sad to say goodbye to a year that has brought us runaway inflation, […]

Menorahs can get dirty. And on top of everything you need to do for a piece of jewelry that spends most of the year in […]

The traditions associated with the Christian religious holiday of Christmas may seem ancient and time-honored, but many of them are newer than we think. What’s […]

For some people, it doesn’t feel like Christmas until you curl up by the fire, eat Christmas cookies, or hang your favorite decorations on the […]

Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game—and never let the fear of giving the wrong thing stop you from […]

Less than a week is left until Christmas, which marks the official start of Amazon and Starbucks gift card season. There’s nothing wrong with gift […]

It’s less than a week until Christmas and the kids are probably out of school, high on sugar and worried about gifts or what your […]

We’ve officially entered holiday panic season with less than 10 days until Christmas when we suddenly realize how fast the 25th has crept up on […]

Hanukkah (or Hanukkah, if you prefer) is an eight-day Jewish religious holiday that usually takes place in late November or early December. It celebrates the […]

While wrapped gifts are a big part of the joy of a holiday gift, all that one-time-use wrapping paper can seem quite wasteful, not to […]

A living Christmas tree might seem like a good project for someone with a brown thumb. You only have to take care of him for […]

The holidays are a time to give to others, but it’s also an opportunity to give to yourself, meaning freedom from the overwhelming pile of […]

Football is a game of passion and loyalty. Therefore, while offering gift ideas for the football enthusiast in your life, I will refrain from recommending […]

Real Christmas trees are not for everyone. You may have harmful pets, toddlers, a small apartment, or a small budget. You may be allergic to […]

The true gift of White Elephant is the element of surprise. It is the promise of opportunity, the expectation of the shock and awe of […]

The obvious gift choice for the book lover in your life is, well, a book. But if they haven’t sent you a list, choosing what […]

Whether it’s a last-minute “need to buy something” gift or you’re shopping for someone who’s constantly online, digital gifts don’t have to be thoughtless and […]

Some households use Christmas tree decorations to mark important events—each branch has reminders of weddings, births, new homes, and vacations. They’re nostalgic, eclectic, and rarely […]

It’s early December, and if you’re a thoughtful, prepared, caring person, congratulations, it’s your time to shine, mate. But if you’re more like me — […]

If you’re hoping to find something to keep your little one entertained, you probably won’t find this gift idea on this list. These ideas are […]

The r/GiftIdeas subreddit is a goldmine not only for gift ideas, but also for drama. There is a mother-in-law who rejects every gift , but […]

When we’re done with the last Thanksgiving leftovers, our focus should be on some of the gifts for the holiday season, which means we’re on […]

Have you ever seen a car ad on TV and wondered where those big red bows come from? You’re not the only one – Capital […]

When it comes to coffee, I’m somewhat of a veteran; I researched fussy brewing methods and turned up my nose at an office coffee pot […]

If you listen carefully, you’ll hear the bells ringing: Christmas is coming, and if you’re a holiday fan like me, you’ll need a direct countdown […]

This trending tweet from New York Times writer Sophie Vershbow does a great job of deconstructing all the “gift guides” for men, listing stereotypical male […]

Outdoor holiday lighting is an essential part of the season for many people, bringing a little extra brightness to the long winter nights. Connecting multiple […]

If you’re celebrating Christmas, you probably have a decorated Christmas tree installed somewhere in your home. As a child, the tree in my house was […]

Children can be fickle creatures. The toy they wanted more than anything in the world could lose its appeal in a matter of minutes. But […]

Want to save on holiday decorations this year? Along with reusing (or repurposing) items you have from years past, you can freshen up your holiday […]

Looking for something to do with the kids for the holidays but can’t afford breakfast with Santa or a ride on the Polar Express train? […]

After a year of rising prices driven by inflation, many families are cutting back on their holiday spending, including gifts. Making a rule about not […]

This is the season to dig up the decorations and trim the tree, as well as any other parts of your home that you think […]

Even the most like-minded do not agree on everything, and holiday dinners often become a place for heated discussions on controversial topics. Of course, we […]

So you’ve decided to bring a living tree into your home for a few weeks. How festive! Now it’s time to determine what type of […]

Lifehacker senior health editor and official holiday myth buster Beth Skwarecki recently confirmed the truth about nine lies about the first Thanksgiving , but I […]

It’s time to get out the lights and plywood angels and tell the world you’re a holiday person by decorating your home’s outside for the […]

While there is no way to guarantee that your Thanksgiving meeting will be 100% conflict-free, setting some boundaries with your guests before the big dinner […]