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Are you having yourself a very merry Christmas? Not really? Well, you are not alone then. OK, you may be alone—which could be one of the reasons why your Christmas isn’t so merry. Nonetheless, you ...

Over the years, many people have had their sentiments concerning Christmas captured for posterity. Here are a few examples. Norman Vincent Peale wrote, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, ...

No, these movies aren’t masterpieces, and they don’t reinvent the genre, but they do something a lot of other holiday releases completely fail at: they’re creative, and they work. There’s something ...

This collection of Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas brings together comforting classics and creative dishes to help you plan your holiday feast. With options for every course, these recipes are perfect for ...

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Lauren Thomas woke up the Friday before Christmas, hungover. The night before, Lauren and her group of best friends in Austin, Texas, had emptied the last of her wine cabinet. Polishing off the large ...

With Santa’s deliveries done and presents unwrapped, families are likely preparing to take down their decorations and toss their real Christmas trees into the trash. While those who want to throw ...