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Mention roasting chestnuts, a savory smoked ham or the cool peppermint finish off a hand-pulled candy cane, and you’re bound to evoke Christmas memories any time of the year. But how did these iconic foods – so vital to holiday menus, and so ingrained with the culture of the holiday – become associated with Christmas…

Whether you’re staying home or traveling for Christmas, there’s no doubt that the holiday season is one of the best times of year. Christmastime is full of festive traditions, like decorating gingerbread houses and opening advent calendars. Whether or not you celebrate the religious aspect of the holiday, there are certain things you should always…

A recent article in The Federalist describes the painful reality of fragmented family holidays for children of divorce that, sadly, don’t end with adulthood. The anonymous author, who is described as a “regular Federalist contributor,” shares how her parents’ divorce continues to divide their family and negatively impact their holiday celebrations, even though she is…

Gift-giving can be difficult. Finding just the right thing for just the right person is a challenge, but a well-rewarded one. In many cases, however, a simple solution is often the best one. Although many people feel like resorting to handmade gifts is no more than a last alternative, the truth is that just as…