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

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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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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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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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Nishtha Chaudhary

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.

Feeling Thoughtless This Holiday Season? ChatGPT Can Now Shop for You

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