Everyone wants a Ralph Lauren Christmas this year. Designers share how to get the look — and the decorating mistakes to avoid.

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The Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic is all the rage this year.

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I'm pretty sure I just saved Christmas for parents with Amazon's Alexa

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Elf on a Shelf toys, which Alexa now understands better.

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I moved from the US to Spain. Instead of going home for Christmas, I ditched my family for my dream trip to Ireland.

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A view down a street of the Temple Bar in Dublin decorated for Christmas.
I'm glad I skipped Christmas in the US and traveled to Ireland instead.

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15 of the best Christmas towns in the USA

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The Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, Vermont.

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These 5 gift-giving rules keep Christmas meaningful — and affordable — for our family of 6

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The author has come up with 5 rules to keep gift giving in check during the holiday season, including limiting her kids (not shown) to four gifts each.

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15 holiday romance books to get you in the festive spirit

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There are plenty of holiday romance books waiting for you to read.

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Photos show White House Christmas decorations through the years

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President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand by a White House Christmas tree in 1962.
President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1962.

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There's one holiday tradition my 6 kids look forward to every year, and it doesn't involve gifts

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The author with her family.
The author (second from right) poses with her family and Santa while participating in her family's favorite holiday tradition.

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I frequently visit Las Vegas between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's one of the best times to experience The Strip.

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Author Jill Schildhouse posing in front of carousel horse at Bellagio holiday display
I'm always excited to see how Las Vegas finds new ways to dazzle and delight me in December.

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I toured the White House to see Melania Trump's Christmas decorations. The East Wing is no more, but the display was still dazzling.

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Inside the White House.
Inside the White House.

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