Holidays

Santa Claus in sleigh pulled by reindeer over snow falling. (Adobe Stock │ #433631911 - vectorfusionart)
Holidays, Livestock

USDA issues permit for Santa’s reindeer to enter the United States

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus. Read More

Christmas trees (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)
Holidays, Loos Tales, Opinion

Christmas tree: Real or artificial

Jogger man is lacing his shoes during his winter workout. (Adobe Stock │ #464556101 - blackday)
Health & Wellness, Holidays, Home and Family

Staying active contributes to healthy holidays



Grandmother with granddaughters decorating cookies. (Adobe Stock │ #287135617 - tan4ikk)

Beyond the toy aisle: Meaningful gifts from grandparents

  • By Callie Adams and Andrea Schmutz │ Utah State University Extension
Holiday online shopping. (Adobe Stock │ #398882019 - WESTOCK)

Tips to avoid overspending, overconsumption when gift giving

Cute little boy is playing with toy wooden train. (Adobe Stock │ #302543883 - Aleksandr)

Buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday season

Araucaria heterophylla tree. (Adobe Stock │ #538043059 - wasanajai)

A Christmas tree from the South Pacific

Gingerbread cookie and hot chocolate for Christmas Celebration. (Adobe Stock │ #673646219 - Lily)

The holidays make scents

Santa's mailbox. (Adobe Stock │ #291459860 - alswart)

Recommended 2025 holiday mailing and shipping dates

Woman shipping Christmas gifts. (iStock │ #1285366825 - svetikd)

Tips for mailing holiday food gifts

A man at a Christmas tree farm standing with the tree he cut down. (Adobe Stock │ #239441955 - CM Photo)

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree