9 Christmas traditions in England that probably confuse Americans

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Some people in the UK have different Christmas traditions than people in the US.

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7 cocktails award-winning bartenders are ordering this holiday season

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If you stick to the basics, add a little holiday twist.

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19 details you probably missed in 'Home Alone'

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Macaulay Culkin starred in "Home Alone."

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I skip family gatherings to solo travel. The perks are so good that I won't be home for the holidays anytime soon.

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I've been traveling solo for the holidays since 2017.

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7 small US towns that will make you feel like you're in Europe for the holidays — without the pricey airfare

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Helen, Georgia.

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Vintage photos show how people decorated for the holidays over the last 100 years

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A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.

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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are the 10 best holiday gifts I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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Costco has plenty of great options for the holiday season.

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10 of the best Trader Joe's products for a holiday party, according to a private chef

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From cheeses to frozen appetizers, these Trader Joe's products are a private chef's essentials for holiday parties.

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I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for holiday decor, and one really blew me away

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I visited Michaels and Hobby Lobby to see which had the best selection of holiday decor.

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Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation

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Black Friday shopping TK.

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