I worried the holidays would lose their spark once my kids grew up. I was wrong, and I love this time with my teens.

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Laura Falin's children dressed for christmas in front of the tree
The author's children loved Christmas as young kids.

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What do Wall Streeters really want for the holidays?

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1969 Rolex Submariner on the left. Zegna's Triple Stitch on the right.
1969 Rolex Submariner on the left. Zegna's Triple Stitch on the right.

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6 mistakes to avoid when decorating for the holidays, according to interior designers

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A living room decorated for Christmas, complete with a tree and presents, a wreath on the wall, and other decorations.
Interior designers shared mistakes you should avoid when decorating your home for the holidays.

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My husband handles 100% of the holiday magic, and I buy the gifts. He has the much harder job.

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Dad decorating christmas tree
The author's husband is in charge of the holiday magic.

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I live in a Canadian town where hundreds of Hallmark movies are filmed. Here's what it's like, fake snow and all.

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simone standing looking over a balcony of decorations and Christmas trees at the festival of trees in victoria canada
Victoria is a charming town on the west coast of Canada.

Simone Paget

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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A side-by-side of two tables set with Ralph Lauren Christmas decor.
The Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic is all the rage this year.

The Tablescaper

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 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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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.

Jill Schildhouse

My grandma always wanted to have our Thanksgiving pies for breakfast. I finally started the tradition when I had my own family.

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Composite side-by-side image of the author and her son. On the left, they're at a pumpkin patch, smiling with a pumpkin, and on the right the author's son is eating pie for breakfast.
The author and her son have been eating pie for breakfast on Thanksgiving for 10 years.

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