For a winter mantel décor idea that feels like you've set foot in Grandma's house, consider adding knitted touches. If you’re ...

Susan Pithie was sipping a vodka soda and munching on Cape Cod potato chips with a friend in Quincy on Sunday when her phone ...

There’s something about putting on your very best clothes that makes you feel extra special. And it seems goats might feel the same little spark of happiness, too. That certainly appeared to be the ...

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day has grown to be an international event since it began back in 2011, according to the National Day Calendar. Ugly Christmas sweater wearers decorate, shop, and do ...

It's time to settle a longstanding debate: When do you put up your Christmas tree, and when do you take it down for the season? With Christmas just days away, it's possible you've already had your ...

From the sweet aroma of baked cookies to the festive family gatherings, Shawn Hundertmark’s mom always put the merry in Christmas. When she died 20 years ago, Hundertmark dedicated his yearly ...

As people all over the country prepare to travel to see loved ones this Christmas season, an unexpected obsession is driving home the “less is more” adage. It’s also dividing people. Stripped of ...

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There are many reasons why this tradition took off and has yet to come back down, but one of the biggest is the simple joy that comes from letting go of your appearance-based worries and having some ...

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

If you’re a Halloween lover, chances are you’re familiar with Spirit Halloween. But did you know there’s a sister holiday retailer called Spirit Christmas? It’s open from now until the end of the year ...

From Estonia to Antarctica, this once-pagan symbol has taken on many strange forms. In December 1848, an illustration showed Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and their children admiring a Christmas tree ...