I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for holiday decor. My teen has a clear favorite, but I'm torn.

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Composite of image of author Terri Peters smiling outside of a Michaels and smiling outside of a Hobby Lobby
Both Michaels and Hobby Lobby have tons of seasonal sales and home decor, but the retailers are quite different.

Terri Peters

I've lived in New England my whole life. There's one coastal city I swear by visiting for a cozy winter weekend.

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A street near Bowen's Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport is my favorite place to visit during the winter.

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I spent a day in the 'Christmas Capital of the World.' There were 5 magical things I loved and 2 I'd skip next time.

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The writer posing in the city center of Strasbourg, France.
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Holiday shopping season: Spending tips, gift ideas, and retail trends

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Shopping cart with a large gift, a long receipt, and surrounding presents.

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The holiday season doesn't have to be stressful. With a little planning, it can be a season of joy, giving, and smart saving.

Target is betting that nostalgia, cocoa, and a little AI can turn around a rough year

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The first stop on my whimsical tour was a life-sized Alpine gondola.

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I'm a culinary judge who shops at Costco for the holidays. Here are 10 things I buy every year.

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On the left, blue, white, and red boxes of bags of ocean spray cranberries at costco. On the right, clear and gold containers of praline pecans stocked at Costco.
I pick up cranberries and praline pecans from Costco around November and December to prepare for the holiday season.

Meredith Ochs

8 photos show that the holidays have now come for New York City

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Christmas decorations at Zuccotti Park in New York City on November 8, 2025.
Holiday decorations are going up across New York City, including at the iconic Zuccotti Park in the Financial District.

Jamie Heller

Photos show stunning designer Christmas displays at luxury hotels around the world

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There are three different Christmas trees: one from Riggs, Washington, DC, another from Hotel de Russie in Rome, and the last one from The Charles Hotel in Munich.
Several luxury hotels across the world collaborated with luxury brands — from Dolce & Gabbana to Jenny Packham — and artists to elevate their festive tree displays.

Riggs Washington, DC/Hotel de Russie/The Charles Hotel

I caught the overnight Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. St. Nick didn't show up, but the $73 train was full of surprises.

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I rode the Santa Claus Express on a trip to Finland.

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Parents, I know Elf on the Shelf is a hassle, but I promise you one day you'll miss it

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Terri Peters and her family at Christmas, dressed in formalwear, standing outside on a sidewalk and smiling at the camera.
The author loves spending the holidays with her family, even as traditions change over the years.

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