A cruise can be a fantastic holiday. But it certainly won’t be if you end up confined to the bathroom with gastro.
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Government legislation followed numerous campaigns in the 19th century for Saturday afternoons off.
People tend to pay attention when things get personal, so you need to know how climate change is damaging things in your life.
As the prime minister finally reads the mood and returns home, the holiday affair reflects badly on him and his media team.
December 25 is the least popular day to give birth in the US, Australia and New Zealand, and second only to Boxing Day on Dec. 26 in England, Wales and Ireland.
Consumerism reaches a frenzied peak as the holidays approach, but it’s not too late to put on the brakes.
A new study looks at the impact a gift’s wrapping has on how the recipient likes what you give them.
Real Christmas trees may be in short supply this year thanks to the 2008 economic downturn, climate change and insect infestations.
Asking loved ones with memory problems to discuss holiday memories can help them retrieve some memories, studies suggest. In turn, that can improve mood and quality of life.
A Protestant tradition with pagan roots, the Christmas tree is now a global phenomenon. It also reveals much about market economics, so let’s climb on the sleigh and take a ride around this holiday item…
Holiday movies offer us a glimpse into how the world is could be, often in sharp contrast to our lives as they are. In that way, the annual act of viewing them is like a religious ritual.
If you’re craving that freshly-cut tree smell, shop early and don’t be too choosy.
Figuring out how much to spend on gifts can be stressful.
Turkey has become easier to produce over the years, making it easier on American wallets – with some environmental benefits as well.
The official celebration of Native Americans represents the fruits of a decades-long effort.
With 150,000 tourists stranded, this is the largest peacetime repatriation the UK has ever undertaken.
Technology-free holidays can feel unbearable at first but this soon gives way to a better experience.
UK emissions are around 23% lower on a holiday compared to a working day.
The holiday honors a 19th-century battle between the French and the Mexican armies that, strangely enough, may have influenced the outcome of the US Civil War.
The Irish continue to express gratitude for St. Patrick’s unselfish commitment to their spiritual well-being, even as the rest of the world celebrates by drowning in booze.
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