Regardless of its origin, it’s a big deal now. An expert on the evolution of human sexuality says you have to “get out there” to make the holiday work for you.
Category: Holidays and Special Occasions
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Southwest Lost $220 Million Because of Holiday Meltdown
The airline canceled 16,700 flights before and after Christmas as it struggled to recover from bad weather.
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How Asian Americans Are Redefining the Lunar New Year
Some younger Asian Americans are creating their own holiday traditions, putting their own spin on lessons they’ve learned.
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Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back
Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.
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Day 31: How The Times Started a Beloved Tradition, in 10 … 9 … 8 …
A brief history of the Times Square ball drop, a New Year’s rite with journalistic beginnings and a dynamite origin.
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December Birthdays: A Curse, or an Unexpected Blessing?
It’s hard to have your special day in a month of special days. December babies have one request: Make an effort.
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How to Write a Thank-You Note, Illustrated
After the whirlwind of holiday giving has passed, take some time for gratitude.
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Day 27: What Are Kids Saying About Kwanzaa?
As some Black families celebrate Kwanzaa this week, we asked children to share their impressions of this nonreligious holiday honoring African American culture.
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Boxing Day Is the Holiday America Needs to Adopt Right Now
Take it from a Canadian: Boxing Day is one seasonal tradition that America needs to adopt right now.
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Day 25: That Time an Orthodox Jew Celebrated Christmas
Alex Edelman, a comedian, recalls his family’s one-night fling with Christmas — undertaken as a mitzvah for a non-Jewish friend.
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At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.