#holiday-traditions

#holiday-traditions

Once the tree is up and the halls are decked, the question becomes how long holiday decorations should stay—is there a perfect timeline, or is it all about personal choice and sentimental value?

The Hobbit, produced by Rankin/Bass, has been unfairly criticized over the years, yet its whimsical charm evokes a nostalgic holiday spirit similar to classic stop-motion films.

When the temperatures start dropping, there is almost nothing cozier than snuggling up by a roaring fireplace in your very own home. As Christmas approaches, blazing hearths become all the more special; after the warm glow burns out, children gather around the fireplace to anxiously await the arrival of Santa on Dec. 24. The atmosphere that a fireplace creates is integral to holiday traditions.

In her new podcast, 'Not Gonna Lie,' Kelce decided to get 'real honest about the E.L.F.,' sharing that they are the most low-maintenance Elf on the Shelf family. Eminemi, their family Elf, shows up on Dec. 1 and changes location on 'most nights,' but does not participate in the traditional mischief or gift-giving, which they have opted out of entirely.

"It's so helpful to have all the information in one place, and everyone can add what cookie they're making and what their restrictions are," she says. "It's nice for everyone to see what people need to be accommodated for, like if they're dairy-free."

"For Black families, finding a film that reflects our own experiences and traditions can be difficult. But films featuring Black casts and Black directors do exist, and plenty of them."

From December 18th to December 23rd at 7am, those walking by in Times Square can snap a pic with the 7-foot-tall '2025' before it's placed atop of One Times Square ahead of NYC's iconic New Year's Eve celebration.

The Holiday season has ushered in Tom Cruise's coveted Coconut Cake, making its way to select A-list friends. Glen Powell, Cruise's co-star, received it first, noting that it starts a cake-based tradition among his friends.

"Christmas trees everyone loves them, but they are contributing to a big waste problem. Every season people buy the trees and then they end up in landfills and areas they shouldn't be."

These northern dim sum parlors have become an integral Christmas Day tradition for Jewish families in the DC area, offering a festive culinary experience.

Reese Witherspoon shared that despite her 'homemade gifts are the best' mantra, she has resorted to store-bought gingerbread kits after a disastrous attempt at making her own.

The yearly office 'Secret Santa' invokes a sense of dread rather than joy, often leaving employees with unwanted gifts that highlight the awkwardness of forced participation.

Canterbury Christmas Market is a feast for the senses, with its traditional German-style wooden chalets, artisan crafts, unique gifts, and indulgent Christmassy treats creating a truly festive atmosphere.

Thanksgiving should be fun, not a corporate meeting with rules! It's your house, your choice.