From the origins of Christmas carols to romantic mistletoe kisses, here are the histories and meanings of five words associated with the most widely celebrated holiday in the world. Usage of the ...

Our annual edit of contemporary Christmas decorations with a design spin feature contemporary ideas and classic pieces by leading designers and architects. This is the place to give a contemporary ...

What says Paul Smith more than his colourful signature stripes? Eschew the Christmas tedium of red, green and gold with these rainbow-esque globes, which encapsulate the British designer’s playful, ...

In 1843 Henry Cole commissioned an artist to design a card for Christmas. The illustration ... and a pleasure well worth cultivating. Old words were put to new tunes and the first significant ...

Purveyors of European Christmas decorations since the 1950s, Kurt S. Adler’s glass ornaments embody holiday nostalgia. These ...

Disneyland has released a new line of merchandise inspired by Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” including Spirit ...

It might still be summer, but the holiday season will be here in no time. Getting into the spirit of Christmas might mean early gift shopping, decorating for the holiday, and creating vibrant ...

As is the case most years, expect the Friday before Christmas to be exceptionally busy for air travel. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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