christmas

Family Fun

Christmas traditions around the world

In simpler times, families came together at Christmas out of tradition and practiced meaningful, faith-based customs past down from...

Family Travel

5 Cities to experience Christmas

Rather than visiting a tropical paradise for the holidays, consider planning a destination Christmas in a city that embraces the...

Christmas Holiday Tips

Start a holiday tradition with loved ones

If money is tight this Christmas because of the economic downturn, or if you simply feel you have lost the reason for the season,...

Hostess Tips

10 Tips for a cookie exchange

Forget wine tasting. (Did we say that?) Okay, don't forget it. But just this once, switch up your party style and host a cookie...

Celebrations

New eggnog recipes

Eggnog is a favorite for many people around the holidays but instead of serving the same old traditional recipe, update a classic by...

Celebrations

Last-minute Christmas appetizers

How often have you had family or friends call and say they are coming over in a few hours for a holiday visit and, of course, you...

Kitchen and dining

Color-inspired holiday tablescapes

Creating a festive holiday tablescape can be easily accomplished with some advance planning, one or more unique ideas, and the...

Marriage & Relationships

Sexy Christmas gifts for men

Men can be difficult to shop for during the Christmas season. Instead of getting him another sweater he likely will not wear, give...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Calorie-free ways to get your food fix

Let's face it: With the Christmas season already upon us, we're looking at a probable five- to seven-pound weight gain come January...

Celebrations

Christmas candy recipes

Christmas is the perfect time to share your homemade treats with family and friends. Instead of buying Christmas candy this year,...

Celebrations

Christmas gifts for food lovers

Make your holiday shopping easier this year with this gift guide for the food lovers in your life (and seriously, who doesn‘t...

Christmas Gifts

Christmas gifts for the outdoor woman

If you've ever mail-ordered outdoor gear, you know that opening the package is almost like opening a Christmas gift. So why not...

Christmas Gifts

Brain boosting Christmas gifts for the whole family

Forget the neck tie and socks for Dad, perfume for Mom, and stocking of candy for the kids. What the family really needs is a...

Television

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting is on despite labor dispute

The union that represents nearly 3,000 of NBC's producers, writers and technicians is threatening to boycott tonight's Christmas in...

Christmas Holiday Tips

9 Ways to get the Christmas spirit

Just because the calendar says December and you are busily working down the holiday to do list (in addition to everything else you...

Movies & Reviews

Reese Witherspoon's Four Christmases survival secrets

Reese Witherspoon found starring opposite Vince Vaughn in Four Christmases one of the great challenges of her career. Witherspoon...

Christmas Cookies & Desserts

Christmas bread pudding

Custardy-rich bread pudding is a classic dessert that has many variations. It can contain nuts, fruit or liquor and is often served...

Christmas

Learn how to take great holiday photos

Holiday photo shoots can leave everyone feeling decidedly less-than-festive. But this year, you can do things differently. Check out...

Christmas

7 Ways to keep in touch with family over the holidays

While family is a big part of the holiday season, the truth is that many of us are away from our loved ones, or at least a few of...

Christmas Holiday Tips

Fun holiday ideas

With Christmas music starting before Thanksgiving on many stations, candy canes adorning every available surface and the crunch of...

Exercise & Fitness

Time-saving fitness tips for the holidays

Regardless of the craziness that ensues at the year's end, fitting in fitness needs to stay a top priority even if you do have a...