Christmas
The Tin Can phone, a “landline” designed for kids, is having growing pains.It’s become so popular that its service crashed on Christmas, leaving kids upset that they couldn’t make calls on the gifts they’d just opened under the tree.Tin Can has emailed customers at least three times since the holiday…
When most of us think of the holidays, we picture spending them with family — and that’s exactly what my husband and I did for over 20 years.Our tradition was to stay in Los Angeles to be with my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all lived within driving…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Natalie McCarter. It has been edited for length and clarity.The Christmas of 2018 was blissfully normal with my husband, Ray, and our two kids, then 7 and 9.On Christmas Eve, the kids had new pajamas, a family tradition, and as usual,…
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As the first Christmas after my son William’s death approached, I couldn’t bear the thought of putting up a Christmas tree. I couldn’t imagine displaying all the nutcrackers we had collected together. I couldn’t walk into our usual family gathering pretending to be OK. I was petrified of being watched,…
SantaCon.Reuters/Peter NicholisEvery country has its own Christmas traditions.The US is no different, and there are many American traditions that baffle the rest of the world.Hiding a pickle ornament and drinking eggs are some of the most interesting US Christmas traditions.Christmas is the time for gift-giving, spending time with family, reflecting…
When my kids were little, we embraced the magic of Santa Claus. Christmas morning meant lots of presents to unwrap, some from mom and dad, and plenty from Santa. Still, we valued giving our kids experiences, as well. When grandparents and other relatives asked for holiday gift ideas for our…
On the first day of Christmas — also known as December 25 — partridge is not on the menu for Luigi Mangione. But another exotic bird is.It’s “baked Cornish hen,” described as the best meal of the year if you’re in the federal prison system.It’s the holiday lunch special at…
Here’s what you won’t find in my house at Christmastime: Elf on the Shelf. December goody and craft boxes for the kids. Brand new matching Christmas pajamas. Holiday photo shoots. Forced Christmas card writing. Expensive tickets to line up at a crowded shopping center to see an overrated Santa.Before you…
