Holidays and Special Occasions – Page 20

As Holiday Shopping Season Begins, Retailers Worry

Consumer spending has been strong in 2023 despite higher prices and waning savings. But some retailers have jitters heading into Black Friday.

More and more of the cozy Christmas movies on Hallmark and Lifetime are set on the continent. But onscreen, it’s a Europe doused in holiday magic.

By Claire Moses

That Advent calendar or gift set on your shopping list? Work on it likely started some time last year.

By Jeremie Souteyrat for The New York Times

In a season of high spirits and spirited spending, experts say focusing on sentiment over receipts is more likely to bring holiday cheer.

By Anna Diamond