Holidays and Special Occasions – Page 25

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.

By Christopher F. Schuetze

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This Party Season, You Don’t Have to R.S.V.P., Just Test

As rising Covid rates collide with a return to holiday festivities, hosts are coming up with inventive compromises.

By Roni Caryn Rabin and Holly Secon

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In Amsterdam, a Mostly Vegan, All Cashmere Feast

Hosted by Saskia Dijkstra, the founder of the knitwear brand Extreme Cashmere, the dinner was an office holiday party with a twist.

By Ellie Pithers

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Day 22: A Very Bollywood Christmas

Like many families only one generation removed from the “old country,” an Indian American writer’s family puts its own imprint on this omnipresent holiday.

By Sheila Yasmin Marikar