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The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding
It’s hard to imagine a jollier scenario (barring Santa’s own globe-trotting tour) than taking to the trails with high-spirited Alaskan sled dogs.
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How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
The season wouldn’t be the same without Shiny Brite glass bulbs.
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The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression
Some children were happy just to have food for Christmas. Others dreamt about items illustrated in the Sears & Roebuck Christmas catalog.
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Christmas Reset: Letting Go of Perfection to Find Joy
Reclaim the magic of a simple, stress-free Christmas.
Young Couple Saves Their First Kiss for Marriage, Says ‘No One Is Too Late’ to Pursue Purity
The couple believes physical intimacy isn’t something that should be “shared with just anyone.”
How Thoughtful Gifts of Time and Attention Can Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Rethinking what is important to us this holiday season could mean the difference between anxiety and joy.
Christmas Caroling With the Von Trapps in Vermont Evokes ‘Sound of Music’ Nostalgia
The famed Austrian family brought to the U.S. their love of the mountains, beer, and holiday cheer.
This Taste Memory Never Gets Old
Cinnamon-spiced streusel is a fond childhood taste memory for many of us.
The Beloved Ingredient That Makes French Toast 10 Times Better (And Way Easier!)
The bread sizzles in butter and fries up golden brown for perfectly plush, fluffy, and custardy French little toasts.
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Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone
While kids are home for Christmas break, take them to see the lights around America.
All Bundled Up: DIY Attic, Basement, and Crawlspace Insulation
Proper insulation lowers home energy costs and isn’t difficult to install.
Tie Up Loose Ends With an End-of-Year Brain Dump
Skip the end-of-year frenzy by decluttering and reorganizing your priorities.
Young Couple Saves Their First Kiss for Marriage, Says ‘No One Is Too Late’ to Pursue Purity
The couple believes physical intimacy isn’t something that should be “shared with just anyone.”
‘The Pen Has Run Dry’: Australian Political Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies, Aged 79
Veteran cartoonist Michael Leunig was a staple of Australian media for over 50 years.
How Thoughtful Gifts of Time and Attention Can Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Rethinking what is important to us this holiday season could mean the difference between anxiety and joy.
7 Tips for Civility and Grace Toward Others
A little kindness goes a long way in our interactions with strangers and friends of old.
‘Homestead’: Survival in the Rockies After Nuclear Attack
The final Angel Studios movie of 2024 turns out to be a sincere and well-intended misfire.
This Holiday Season, Nurture Relationships for Better Health and Lasting Happiness
There are physical and emotional benefits to sharing holidays in a community, and experts offer strategies on how you can and should take the initiative.