holidays

As someone who didn't grow up with any holiday traditions, I've always been fascinated by them. What other families do — in both movies and in real life – is something that I've always paid close attention to. The concept of making your own festive…

The holiday season is about giving, and this year Chipotle is especially in a giving mood. The chain restaurant announced that it will be celebrating the season by giving out free Chipotle burritos for a limited time. So if you find yourself in more…

You're at the end of the holiday dinner table, seated next to a toddler flinging around apple sauce and Great Grandpa Bill, who can no longer hear literally anything. Why? Because you're the only one other than these two with no plus one at the…

When it comes to Christmas and feeling festive, the only politician I want to see is Hugh Grant in Love Actually. Sadly, with the 2019 election falling on Dec. 12, that’s absolutely not been the case this Christmas. But now, in a truly nightmarish…

Everyone has their festive traditions, but it wouldn't be a UK Christmas without the fam sitting down and enjoying the Royal Variety Performance. Initially beginning in 1912, the variety show has entertained British audiences — and royalty — with…

Now that 2019 is coming to a close, it's time to look forward to the new year ahead. With a new year comes new possibilities in all areas of your life from money to career to love. So grab your calendar and a pen, because according to astrologers,…

The holiday season is right around the corner, and you know what that means: Warm pajamas, a mug of hot cocoa, and watching the snow fall from your windowsill. But instead of turning on your holiday regulars in movies and TV shows, spice it up this…

For some people in our lives, whether they're a romantic partner, a friend, or a family member, choosing the perfect holiday can be really easy. Then you get to cross them off the list and move on to the next person. But then there are those people…

When you know exactly what to get someone, gift shopping can be fun and rewarding. But when you're stumped or have someone on your list whose taste you're unsure of, gift shopping can be tedious. If you've ever tried to find the perfect gift for an…

If there were ever a time of year that energy hangs heaviest and most potently on humanity, it would probably be the holiday season. If you feel sad during the holidays, even knowing that it’s a common experience doesn’t always make the ache…

Christmas is a time for celebration and festivities, and with that often comes a bit of a change of pace to normal life. The festive season can drag up old family family arguments and issues, and when there’s so much pressure to be joyful all the…

Starbucks has long established itself as the go-to for festive winter drinks. From Starbucks’ special holiday cups to its announcement about which holiday drinks are coming back, you’ll have to work hard to not hear about the ‘bucks this season. If…

December is here, which means 2019 is on its way out. And while any New Year is a cause for excitement, 2020 won't just be the start of a new year — it'll be the start of a new decade. Whether your goals involve mental health and mindfulness, or…

Merry Swiftmas to all — and to all, a brand new, nostalgic Christmas song to enjoy. On Friday, Dec. 6, shortly after she revealed to her fans that she had written a surprise holiday song, Taylor Swift released "Christmas Tree Farm," complete with a…

As someone who loves doing yoga, I can tell you that this practice is about more than just a workout — it is a lifestyle. This means that any yoga gift ideas are not just welcome, they are probably really appreciated and loved. So if you are…

In the same way that we know to harvest food for the winter, we know to harvest company, too. Though cuffing season might be a contemporary man-made notion, it comes from an innate desire; to support and be supported through the cold. Once the…

It's time to brave the anarchy that is the Trader Joe's parking lot during the holiday season, y'all, because some of the bounty has already arrived. If you're a true TJ's stan, you already know that the store goes ham on seasonal products — my…

Netflix's A Christmas Prince trilogy has already given us so many things: questionable journalism, a royal wedding, and now, a baby. But, Rose McIver's A Christmas Prince 4 pitch hopes to bring therapy into the mix. The only problem is, she thinks…

As we approach the holidays, we're all scrambling to wrap up our end-of-year projects, pencil in any time off, and work just a little bit harder to ensure that our holiday bonus comes through. It just so happens that the December 2019 full moon…