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A Surprise Best-Selling Record
The album “Chant” sparked a revival of the Benedictine monk musical tradition.
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‘The Heart of Bennet Hollow’: A Cleaner ‘Pride and Prejudice’?
Jane Austen’s iconic story gets a gentle makeover in Joanne Bischoff-Dewitt’s newest novel.
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A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’
One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.
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Beauty in the Building: The Hidden Meanings of Good Architecture
Older homes reveal what modern architecture often forgets: that beauty nourishes the soul and our environments shape us.
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Are You Saving Too Much for Retirement? Know These Surprising Downsides
If you’ve already hit your retirement goals, continuing to save may cost you more than you realize—from taxes to lost life experiences.
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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.
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.
Christmas Traditions From Around the World: Buckets of KFC, Apples and Oranges, and a Very Special Tree
Celebrating Yuletide traditions takes on a wide variety of forms.
Fun Holiday Pastimes: 10 Old-Fashioned Parlor Games to Try
Before there were screens and gadgets, these games brought a glow of laughter and connection to homes—and they can again.
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.
Breakfast Gnocchi Is the Perfect Morning Meal to Impress Holiday House Guests
Appropriately named “breakfast gnocchi”, this dish comprises a pile of potato gnocchi, colorful vegetables, and chunks of sausage nestling a softly fried egg.
A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’
One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.
It’s Party Time: 4 Quick Dips for Your Festive Party Spreads
No worries if it’s too late to invite these recipes to your holiday party, just remember the Super Bowl is only six weeks away.
Ohio Man Spreads Christmas Cheer With Holiday-Themed Artwork Covering Hundreds of Miles
Some of Timothy Pearson’s latest artwork includes a 500-mile nativity scene and a 300-mile Grinch created with his plane’s flight path.
Christmas on the Air: How Radio’s Golden Age Brought the Holidays Home
Radio allowed Christmas traditions to travel farther than ever before, uniting families, soldiers, and strangers in shared celebrations.
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The 14 Best Whiskeys to Give This Holiday Season
One noticeable trend is the continued swing toward high-proof spirits, and in particular, whiskeys categorized as bottled-in-bond.
Nights of Lights: History, Tradition, and Christmas Converge in America’s Oldest City
St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is an annual holiday festival, rooted in a Christmas tradition going all the way back to the city’s original Spanish founders.
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.
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.
Marianna von Martines: Vienna’s Brightest Voice
The little-known female composer is now celebrated for her grand motet ‘Dixit Dominus.’
Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale ‘The Angel’
A child learns a lesson in love from the angel who tells a wonderful story.
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.