Holiday traditions

Folks, Iola Humboldt’s family invaded us for the Christmas holiday. Her grandson came on December 23 with his wife and two boys, one 12 and one 10. Her…

If you’re searching for a holiday greeting that covers the myriad of religious holidays and observances celebrated in December, "Happy Holidays" really…

Move over turkey. Step aside stuffing.Green Bean Casserole, an iconic Thanksgiving dish, turns 60 years old this year and it’s as popular as ever.Love it…

It’s hard to ignore Valentine promotions. Big box stores dedicate aisles to red and pink candies, stuffed animals, balloons, tableware, and other items…

If your holiday gatherings regularly feature mashed potatoes being flung across the room because someone mentioned Hilary Clinton or Donald Trump, member…

The wonks over at the economics blog fivethirtyeight.com have devised a strategy for you to win your white elephant gift exchange using game theory. White…

45 million customers are predicted to fly this holiday season. The average American will spend more than seven hours getting somewhere. If you’re…

Holidays remind many of us of either family or cultural customs that connect us to generations long past. By following old family recipes, we can savor…

The San Jose Mercury News published a great list last week of recommended holiday books for young readers. Leo, A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett is a gentle…

Woman’s Day magazine has published a helpful list of “29 Tips Towards A Stress-Free Holiday.” Among some of our favorites: Throw away your shopping list…