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The scientific reason your food cravings peak during the holidays
When faced with last minute gift shopping stress, changing weather, and hectic family visits, it’s common to turn to your two best friends for comfort during the holidays — Ben & Jerry’s.
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The ultimate list: 90+ gifts that create memories, not mess
Looking for the perfect gift that won’t add to the clutter? From adventure-packed activities to personalized moments, these gifts prioritize creating memories over accumulating material things.
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Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service
This year’s concert is designed to celebrate the support people give to one another, especially as they struggle through difficult times, a theme that may have particular resonance for the princess.
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Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here's your holiday gift-exchange survival guide
Secret Santa gift exchanges among friends, family or co-workers can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Or they can be just another seasonal stressor.
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Why we do we hang Christmas stockings? The history behind the tradition
Read up on the history of the humble Christmas stocking and get some ideas for thoughtful stocking stuffers.
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Family gives health update on widower who suffered stroke after donating his tree to Rockefeller Center
Earl Albert’s daughter-in-law shared on TODAY that he was able to have a “little watch party” of the tree lighting ceremony from his room.
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Watch: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lights up for holiday season
Holiday spirit is on full display in New York City, as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was lit up in a festive ceremony Wednesday night.
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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting set for tonight in New York City
The 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting is set for a chilly Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan.
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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting set for tonight in New York City
The 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting is set for a chilly Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan.
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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting set for tonight in New York City
The 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting is set for a chilly Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan.
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Should you tell your kids the truth about Santa? Here's what one expert says
As the holiday season rolls around, one of the most debated parenting topics resurfaces: Should parents tell their kids that Santa isn’t real? Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and creator of the “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” podcast, sheds light on this hot topic in an interview with NBC.
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When is Spotify Wrapped coming out? Here's a forecast based on previous releases
Spotify users are anxiously awaiting their annual “Wrapped” recap — an annual, personalized recap of their listening habits for 2024.
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In a world of great need there are more ways to donate money than ever. How should you give?
Here are some questions worth considering as you determine which assistance best suits your objectives.
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Ship your holiday gifts by these dates to make sure they arrive in time
USPS, UPS and FedEx say to mail your holiday gifts, cards and packages by these dates to ensure they arrive in time.
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White House decorated with ‘peace and light' for 2024 holiday season
The 2024 White House holiday decorations include 83 Christmas trees and more than 28,000 ornaments.
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Cyber Monday deals: Shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping
Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of many people’s regular routines and the holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday — a term coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation — has become the biggest online shopping day of the year, thanks to the deals and the hype the industry has created to fuel it.
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Record-breaking travel expected after Thanksgiving weekend
Sunday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday week as Thanksgiving weekend comes to an end.
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Why your favorite catalogs are smaller this holiday season
While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many of the millions of catalogs getting sent to U.S. homes were scaled down to save on postage and paper. Some gift purveyors are sending out postcards. In a sign of the times, the American Catalog Mailers Association rebranded...
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What is Kwanzaa? Here's what to know about the African American holiday
The week-long holiday was created by activist and author Maulana Ron Karenga in 1966.
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You're ‘wired' to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here's what to do about it
Consumers are hardwired to think more of short-term gratification than long-term goals.