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Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.
With the current affordability crisis and tip inflation, many Canadians can’t afford to tip extra this holiday season.
The Christmas pudding, once known as the ‘Empire Pudding,’ reflects the lasting legacy of the British Empire.
Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
Ginger, a staple spice in this Christmas confection, may help reduce the risk of colds and help with digestion.
If you must buy new gifts, here’s how to do it in the best way.
We give presents with the best of intentions, but some will probably miss the mark. If this happens, remember it’s the thought behind them that truly counts.
The cost of feeding a table full of people may be too much for the average Canadian to bear this holiday season.
The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.
Assimilation no doubt played a role in making Hanukkah the commercialized holiday it is today. But other factors shaped the modern festival, too, a scholar of Jewish studies and gender explains.
How many years you reuse a fake holiday tree matters. So does what happens to a live tree when you’ve packed up the ornaments.
People who usually suffer from allergies are most at risk.
Holiday traditions involve expectations that can be especially challenging for parents post-divorce or post-separation. Proactive planning helps.
With a little forward planning and by keeping things flexible, everyone can enjoy end-of-year celebrations.
Start by categorising tasks. Are they urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important or neither urgent nor important?
As we approach the season of giving, a child psychology researcher offers suggestions on how parents can teach their kids to be generous and kind.
Borman’s professionalism helped the risky Apollo 8 mission become a success.
Some of the key articles from our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past week.
Remembering why we choose to celebrate with friends and family can help us overcome any stress we may now be experiencing.
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