Holiday Stories
You're Getting Older When You Groan When It Snows
You know your childhood days are over when you greet a fresh snowfall with a groan.
New Years Day Stories
Merry mixers: 1940s cocktails add a retro twist to holiday entertaining
We're taking our cues from our past and giving this year's holiday entertaining season a vintage twist with '40s cocktails, '50s canapes and '60s fondue.
Winter Stories
You're Getting Older When You Groan When It Snows
You know your childhood days are over when you greet a fresh snowfall with a groan.
Appetizer Recipes
Beverage Recipes
Bread Recipes
Main Dish Recipes
Soup Recipes
Dessert Recipes
Holidays Slideshow

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  Holiday Gift Guide

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Fun Facts & History
A short primer on holiday plants:
If you have small children or pets, you should be aware of the potential dangers of these popular holiday plants.
How blinking lights work:
Did you ever stare at a Christmas tree wondering how those strings of lights flash? The answer lies in a metal strip in a special bulb.
Rudolph and other reindeer:
Known for their strength and endurance, reindeer are used not only by Santa Claus but also by the Lapp people of nothern Scandinavia.
How to recycle a Christmas tree:
More than 90 percent of Americans who use real Christmas tree recycle them.
Christmas tree decorations:
Before the 16th century, trees were decorated with apple, cakes and candies.
Christmas favorites in Europe:
Turkey is often regarded as the usual Christmas meal, but a variety of holiday dishes are enjoyed in Europe.
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