Day 2: Your Ugly Christmas Sweater Is Beautiful in Its Own Way
The Times’s fashion director casts a discerning eye on this peculiar holiday tradition.
Day 1: The Joy of Counting Down
How Advent calendars became a treasured ritual, even when the chocolate is bad.
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Holiday Gift Guide: What T Magazine Editors Are Eyeing
Whimsical signet rings, sculptural menorahs, rocklike crayons — and more gifts we’re coveting this year.
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Why Retailers Are Trying Extra Hard to Woo Holiday Shoppers
With an economic slowdown a distinct possibility, stores hope customers’ willingness to open their wallets will last through the season.