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It was the year of many “firsts”, as it seems that the isolating pandemic is prompting us to try new things, to find small glimpses […]
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It was the year of many “firsts”, as it seems that the isolating pandemic is prompting us to try new things, to find small glimpses […]
Continue reading »As convenient as they are, and no matter how many pine-scented candles you light, it might seem like the fake trees are missing something. Living […]
Continue reading »It was an important year for postal workers and other delivery drivers. Not only did they bring us what we need during the pandemic, they […]
Continue reading »This year, festive decoration has taken on new meaning for people who have been locked in their homes for much of 2020. Not only does […]
Continue reading »For some, watching a year (or 12) of A Christmas Carol is a holiday tradition. This classic film gives viewers a glimpse into what the […]
Continue reading »If only the holidays lasted all of the winter months – twinkling lights and Christmas cookies would make the cold and darkness so much more […]
Continue reading »New York’s vacation season is something that people – many (or most) of whom don’t live here – seem to really love. It makes sense: […]
Continue reading »Earlier this week, I wrote that parents can – even should – amplify the magic of this year’s holiday even more than usual. That’s all […]
Continue reading »When I sat down to write holiday cards this year, I immediately ran into an obstacle: I wrote them in 2020. After we have had […]
Continue reading »If you find yourself reaching for decorations and garlands earlier than usual this year , you are not alone: being stuck in our homes due […]
Continue reading »Judging by its seasonal ubiquity, even 240 years after it was written , Twelve Days of Christmas is undoubtedly one of the most enduring holiday […]
Continue reading »Thanksgiving is America’s most excruciating holiday. Originally a celebration of survival in adversity (and later as a tribute to religious ideals and later helping to […]
Continue reading »Dogs are omnivorous, just like us, so pretty much anything on the Thanksgiving table can be mouth-watering for your puppy. But a traditional turkey dinner […]
Continue reading »Several video chat apps are undergoing big changes to help families host virtual holiday gatherings this year . Zoom, for example, will raise the call […]
Continue reading »In many ways, the digital age has made it easier to give gifts. You can complete one online shopping cart and send gifts anywhere in […]
Continue reading »Twenty-twenty hasn’t taken everything from us: The historic annual Macy’s Thanksgiving parade has somehow not been canceled this year. Subject to precautions, the event, which […]
Continue reading »Thanksgiving this year will be very different for many of us. While you can still argue with relatives about your values, you can also manage […]
Continue reading »Holidays are usually a time to get together with your family, return to the joys of your hometown and celebrate your friends’ birthday . But […]
Continue reading »As the holiday season approaches, the rapidly escalating pandemic may make you feel a little less optimistic about the possibility of restorative holiday fun and […]
Continue reading »Today is New Year’s, which means that many of the shops, restaurants and businesses you usually visit will be closed. Whether you’re looking to mail […]
Continue reading »If you want to stick with your New Year’s resolution or any new habit, don’t get attached to one particular behavior. Instead, come up with […]
Continue reading »This is the time of year when we all start thinking about how we are going to improve our lives next year. Maybe we’re going […]
Continue reading »If you’re looking for a last-minute gift that doesn’t require shipping or handling, don’t feel like you have to send a boring old gift card. […]
Continue reading »Cats love Christmas trees. Many of them love to tinker with the tree, even climb it. They will knock down decorations, make needles fall, and […]
Continue reading »Cyber Monday is almost over – which means it’s time for Charity Tuesday , a day to mark the holiday season by donating (yes) to […]
Continue reading »If you’re starting out on holiday shopping this weekend, here’s a tip: ask yourself if you’re giving the recipient what they really want or something […]
Continue reading »If you feel like you don’t know what to say to your older relatives, you may be asking the wrong questions. On this Thanksgiving Day, […]
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