18 quirky British Christmas traditions that might confuse Americans

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Some Christmas traditions look a little different in the UK.

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I visit South Korea almost every year. Seoul is great, but I recommend visiting these 4 lesser-known cities instead.

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Billionaires' favorite holiday vacation destinations, from yachting in the Caribbean to these sought-after ski towns

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Jeff bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos typically spend part of the December holidays in Aspen, Colorado.

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I quit my job at 29 and traveled solo. I didn't tell my parents until I'd finished my business plan.

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I didn't realize how strange my Christmas traditions were until I married an American

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As an Australian, I never realized how weird our Christmas traditions could feel until I married an American and celebrated in the US.

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I lived in Europe for 7 years before returning to the US. Here are 3 things I did right and 3 I wish I'd done differently.

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I did some things right and wrong when I moved back to the US from Europe.

Denae McGaha

25 photos show what life looked like for Americans 150 years ago

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The US in the mid-1870s was experiencing a great transformation as emerging industries ushered in the Gilded Age.

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I worked remotely on a cross-country Amtrak train. The views were unbeatable, but I wish I'd known 3 things.

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The observation car was all windows.

Kelsey Vlamis

I spent 85 days on cruises this year. Here are 5 travel mistakes I won't be making in 2026.

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After many cruises across Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, I learned the hard way what happens when you overschedule.

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They left their jobs in their 50s to reconnect with their kids. It helped them rethink their long-term career plans.

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Pablo Slough and Karen Gilchrist quit their tech jobs in mid-2024 to take a gap year to spend time with their sons.

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