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Dress up Your Dessert for the Holidays
This classic recipe relies on a short list of ingredients and demands a high-quality dark chocolate to deliver its rich, deep flavor.
4 Fun Facts About the Crèche (Nativity) Tradition
Exploring centuries of nativity scenes from around the world at Christmas.
Yule Log (Bûche de Noël)
This Yule log brings all the holiday magic: rich chocolate cake, a billowy cream filling, and a finish that feels straight out of a winter fairy tale.
‘Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Clowns’
Though this whodunit was originally meant to star Father Brown, the Sherlockian reimagining has a charm all its own.
Alfred Carlton Gilbert: Magician. Doctor. Olympian. Toy Maker.
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young magician and medical student who became one of America’s most successful toymakers.
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Hidden Christmas Gems at the Movies
Here are some forgotten or underrated movies of the Yuletide season.

Debunking Dietary Deceptions: Do Eggs Raise Your Cholesterol?
For years, even decades, common wisdom was that if you wanted to eat a heart-healthy diet, you should avoid eating eggs.

Tune in Today: Handel’s Masterpiece Was the Eternal ‘Hallelujah’
The “Hallelujah Chorus” was the masterpiece of composer George Frideric Handel and librettist Charles Jennens.

This Endlessly Comforting Jambalaya Is the Ultimate 1-Pot Meal
The big-batch, make-ahead dish lets you make a delicious meal for your guests without being tied to the stove.

‘The Widow’: Manna Grandma
If a Virginian lawyer plays his cards right, he could become the heir to his client’s millions—or land in jail if he doesn’t.

What Happens When Music Becomes Background Noise
Great music loses its power when it becomes just another soundtrack for distracted listeners.

Candied Orange Slices
These homemade Candied Orange Slices are a stunning edible decoration and sweet treat made with just three ingredients: fresh oranges, sugar, and water.

Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas
In an increasingly disenchanted world, Christmas is a reminder that hope, meaning, and wonder are still in our reach.

What Kind of Financial Advisor Do You Need? Here’s How to Decide
Not all financial advisors are the same—here’s how to choose the one that fits your goals.
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10 Houseplants That Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Indoor plants aren’t just for looks. They can help you breathe easier, sleep better, and even save a few bucks at the pharmacy.

This Pillowy Potato Bread Is an Easy, Homemade Loaf Anyone Can Make
The starches in the potato help the loaf stay fresh for longer.

This Endlessly Comforting Jambalaya Is the Ultimate 1-Pot Meal
The big-batch, make-ahead dish lets you make a delicious meal for your guests without being tied to the stove.

Decades of Tradition, Thousands of Lights, and 1 Message Older Than Time
Every year families around Australia spend countless hours—and expenses—decorating their homes with thousands of Christmas lights.

Urban Artist Paints Optical Illusions on Boring Buildings to Revive Dreary Neighborhoods—And They’re Amazing

The Stoic’s Guide to Life: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Struggles
Stoics considered prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice to be the highest virtues, on which all other virtues depend.

‘The Housemaid’: Sweeney and Seyfried Face Off in a Nail-Biting Thriller
Two of the most in-demand actresses go toe-to-toe in a cat-and-mouse suspense drama.

4 Paintings With Real Christmas Presence
Celebrating the birth of Christ with great art and revealing the sacred messages hidden within it.

John Kendrick Bangs’s Short Story ‘Santa Claus and Little Billee’
A street corner Santa cares for a lost boy.

7 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Writing
Great writing begins with simple, practical habits that build precision, structure, and intention, one sentence at a time.

8 Ways to Help Children Experience Arts and Culture
From visiting art galleries to taking music lessons, experiencing the riches found in art and music sets a foundation for life.

Raising Lions: A Bold New Way to Parent Strong Kids
Parenting guru Joe Newman encourages adults to reestablish their authority compassionately.

Snow Days: Ideas for Frosty Family Fun
Spending time outdoors improves mental and physical well-being. Make some lifelong memories with these DIY winter activities for all ages.

















































