Dec 23, 2025
Make Space for Charity This Holiday Season
’Tis the season for #giving! But what will you be giving this year? There’s nothing inherently wrong with amassing a big pile of gifts under the #Christmas tree. It’s what most Americans have grown to expect over the years, and you might be seen as a spoilsport if you buck consumerism entirely. Everyone likes to […]
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Dec 9, 2025
How to Defuse Holiday Stress
The #holiday season is in full swing. That typically means shopping, cooking, wrapping, visiting, hosting and any number of additional obligations. You might thrive on this kind of activity, or you might shrink from it — either way, you’re going to feel the #stress. To defuse stressful feelings, don’t overcommit, says Dr. Kate Truitt. Know […]
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Nov 25, 2025
Giving Thanks Is Good for You
Thankfulness is ingrained in the #Thanksgiving holiday. Most people consider how lucky they are to enjoy such a bountiful meal; they may also think about the many other things for which they are #thankful — things as simple as having a roof over one’s head, family and friends. Expressing #gratitude is a healthy habit, according […]
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Nov 11, 2025
The Holidays Are Coming in Hot
It happens every year — no sooner do the leaves start to turn and suddenly, it’s the #holiday season. This year, however, the #holidays are coming in particularly hot, so you can strap in for a wild couple of months of entertaining, socializing and shopping. If you think that calendar “creep” is getting worse, you […]
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Oct 28, 2025
Is Halloween America’s Favorite Holiday?
You may have noticed that #Halloween gets a lot more attention in the United States these days. Even when you factor in the truly American penchant for catering to — and monetizing — people’s interests, the #holiday has seen incredible growth in interest and participation. Much of this growth is thanks to adults. Nearly half […]
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