Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.

The Fair Play system, a word-of-mouth hit, seeks to bring so-called invisible labor out into the open.

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

What the DJ spins while wrapping presents and sipping whiskey.

How Advent calendars became a treasured ritual, even when the chocolate is bad.