holidays

What Is Your New Year's Resolution?

Opinion - January 2, 2009

Happy New Year! Now What Are You Gonna Do About It? more >>

What Barack Obama, Britney Spears, President Bush, Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton, Paris Hilton and Others Might Have Said

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - December 31, 2008

25 things that might have been said over the New Year's holiday. more >>

How to Make New Year's Resolutions Stick

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - December 30, 2008

When it comes to financial ambitions, the trick is to involve friends—and strangers. more >>

Luxury Sales See Huge Declines This Holiday Season

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - December 29, 2008

MasterCard SpendingPulse says this holiday season was the "most challenging" in decades. more >>

Recession Hits Retailers: Total U.S. Retail Sales for the Holiday Season Drop

Opinion - December 29, 2008

Holiday retail sales drop significantly compared with 2007. more >>

Fun Xmas Presents: What Did You Get for Christmas?

Opinion - December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas, Now What'd You Get? more >>

5 Categories of Holiday Giving: Stacking Up the Holiday Presents

Opinion - December 26, 2008

A recent report categorizes what people are giving for the holidays this year. more >>

Happy Holidays From Washington Whispers

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - December 24, 2008

Look for our brand-new Web page in early January. more >>

Christmas Trees, Ornaments, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Other Holiday Numbers

Opinion - December 24, 2008

December is a busy, busy month for holiday vendors and shoppers alike. more >>

Happy Holidays From Michelle Obama

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - December 23, 2008

This note just landed in our E-mail box. more >>

Waste-Free, Low-Cost Ways to Wrap Your Presents

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - December 23, 2008

Wrapping paper is wasteful, so try these alternatives. more >>

Rick Warren, Dick Cheney, and Why Liberals and Conservatives Alike Need a Holiday Timeout

By John Mashek - Opinion - December 23, 2008

Take a deep holiday breath and relax a little bit. more >>

Where to Find the Absolute Best Post-Christmas Sales

By Kimberly Castro - Money - December 23, 2008

Make way for the new Black Friday. more >>

I'm Just Sayin': Holiday Musings From the Chairman

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - December 23, 2008

G.L. Hoffman shares his musings on careers, storytelling, and advice giving. more >>

5 Tips for Grabbing Last Minute Holiday Shopping Deals

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - December 23, 2008

If you're still hitting the stores, make sure you take advantage of these discounts. more >>

Holiday Shopping Incomplete for Average American Shopper

Opinion - December 23, 2008

As of last week, 92 percent of shoppers had more to do. more >>

5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie

By David LaGesse - Money - December 22, 2008

It isn't too late to surprise someone with a cutting-edge gift. more >>

How to Help Kids Handle Holidays in Tough Times

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - December 19, 2008

Fewer presents can mean less stress, more joy. more >>

8 Ways to Save on Holiday Feasts

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - December 19, 2008

With smart substitutions and creative flair, you can entertain for less. more >>

Health Buzz: Holiday Myths Debunked and Other Health News

Health - December 18, 2008

Why statins don't work well for 1 in 5; what snoring says about health; losing heat through your head. more >>

Kathleen Fuld: Shopping in Secret

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - December 15, 2008

Wife of Lehman Brother's CEO Dick Fuld opts for a plain white shopping bag. more >>

Rahm Emanuel's Christmas: Cute and Filling

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - December 15, 2008

It's holiday time, and the cards are pouring in. more >>

Green Gift Guide: For Philanthropists

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - December 12, 2008

Gifts for those who want to do some green good. more >>

Why Women Are Prone to Holiday Stress—and 3 Things You Can Do About It

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - December 12, 2008

It takes a greater toll on women, but here's how to deal. more >>

Green Gift Guide: For Kids

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - December 11, 2008

Here are eco-friendly gifts that teach kids about the environment. more >>