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What do you do on Dec. 25 if you don’t celebrate Christmas? For Jewish Americans, the answers range from takeout to filling a shift for Christian colleagues.
Roots reggae, thrash metal and pop punk add new layers to familiar holiday tropes.
Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.
Guilt and discomfort around food can be especially challenging during the holidays. But trusting your body and remembering the social value of sharing meals can help you enjoy yourself.
A few precautions as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast will help keep gastrointestinal distress out of your holiday gathering.
In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important parts of the country’s story.
Halloween originated in Ireland, but the Irish used to carve turnips – not pumpkins.
Once a modest fall festivity, Halloween has transformed into a monthslong commercial phenomenon. You can hardly blame retailers.
The shofar is used on many different occasions in the Bible. But today, for many Jews, it is most associated with the High Holidays: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
Here’s how to keep your gut happy and your energy up while on holiday – so you can make the most of every moment.
Beach vacations became popular only around the 19th-20th centuries – as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy.
Next time you travel, select businesses certified by an organisation with a proven track record of verification and transparency.
A new report recommends changes to the popular and growing wellness industry to protect workers from mistreatment and exploitation.
By establishing holidays for different celebrations from around the world, Canadian schools can foster learning environments that are inclusive of students from various cultures.
The holiday used to be a solemn feast day when you’d be far more likely to see the color blue.
Being forced back into the routine of work after a summer break can be unsettling. But there are strategies to getting over it.
Taking that beautiful snail shell could increase the cost of housing for a hermit crab or small shrimp that needs it next. The beautiful conch shell that calls to you is actually an octopus caravan.
Taking time off in the summer was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. But some found it hard to detach from work and completely relax.
Screens might buy peace in the short term. But returning to the real world can be overwhelming for children.
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