Holidays

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

Christmas tree: Real or artificial

As I sit here looking at our 2025 Christmas tree, I thought it might be interesting to dig into the history of the tradition. Read More

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)
Holidays, Home and Family

Beyond the toy aisle: Meaningful gifts from grandparents



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

European goldfinch and house sparrow sitting on a silo bird feeder filled with mixed seeds (Adobe Stock │ #371003255 - Roel)

10 gifts for the gardener without spending a lot of green