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Mistletoe: A Brief and Strange History

Christmas Christmas: A Biography (Book) Flanders, Judith Flowers and Plants Holidays and Special Occasions Irving, Washington Kissing Mistletoe

Mistletoe: A Brief and Strange History

How a hemiparasitic shrub became a symbol of romantic high jinks and holiday cheer.

By Susan Shain

A Strawberry-Shaped Bag and the Season’s Other Most Joyful Accessories

Celine (Fashion Label) Chanel SA Fashion and Apparel Fendi SpA Gucci Handbags and Purses Hermes International SA Holidays and Special Occasions Louis Vuitton Patek Philippe SA Prada SpA

A Strawberry-Shaped Bag and the Season’s Other Most Joyful Accessories

Ahead of the holidays, a roundup of singular pieces suffused with festive spirit.

By Angela Koh and Jameson Montgomery

Danny Pudi’s Favorite ‘Community’ Christmas Special

Actors and Actresses Community (TV Program) Glover, Donald Holidays and Special Occasions McHale, Joel Pudi, Danny Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Movie) Television

Danny Pudi’s Favorite ‘Community’ Christmas Special

Danny Pudi, who played Abed, reflects on the show’s lessons for the holiday season.

By Joshua Needelman

Day 15: Finding Christmas Joy in ‘The Nutcracker’

Christmas Dancing Holidays and Special Occasions Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York City Ballet The Nutcracker (Ballet)

Day 15: Finding Christmas Joy in ‘The Nutcracker’

For a mother and daughter, the sweetest moment came when the production broke a barrier with the first Black dancer to play Marie, the brave young heroine.

By Lynda Richardson