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Slate Magazine
5 months ago
Career

Help! My Sister Brought Her Sick Kid to Thanksgiving and Infected Everyone. And She's Mad at Me?

The writer ruined Thanksgiving because their sister brought sick kids
The writer wants advice on how to handle the situation at Christmas [ more ]
Bustle
5 months ago
Career

12 Comebacks For Every Annoying Question Your Family Will Ask You At The Holidays

Responding with sass can help navigate annoying questions from family during the holidays. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
6 months ago
Career

Help! My Family's Behavior During the Holidays Makes Me Want to Quit.

The letter writer is unsure if they should get their estranged family together for the holidays.
Last year's holiday gatherings were stressful and the letter writer is hesitant to repeat that experience.
The letter writer feels conflicted about whether to continue organizing holiday gatherings or not. [ more ]
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New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Connecticut school district facing backlash after stripping Veterans Day, Columbus Day from holiday calendar

A school district in Connecticut voted to remove Veterans Day and Columbus Day from its official holiday calendar.
The decision received backlash from veterans and Italian-Americans. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Food & drink

Ravinder Bhogal's recipe for nori-salata toasts

Food and flavors can evoke memories of holidays long after they are over.
Vegan taramasalata recipe that captures the taste of the sea without using traditional ingredients. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
5 months ago
Food & drink

15 Food And Drink Gifts For The Foodie In Your Life

The holidays are a great time to indulge in delicious food
The article offers gift ideas for foodies [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
LA food

18 L.A. restaurants for dinner or takeout on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Los Angeles offers endless options for celebrating the holidays, from baking cookies to dining out at restaurants.
There is a variety of cuisines available for holiday meals, including seafood gumbo, Taiwanese lasagna, and New York-style Chinese-American cuisine. [ more ]
The Gottman Institute
5 months ago
Relationships

Make This Holiday Season Sexy

Holiday season can negatively impact relationships
Common stressors for couples during the holidays include conflicts with extended family and financial issues [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Parenting

Top 5 mistakes parents make during the holiday season

Creating unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment during the holidays.
Using Christmas as a bribe lowers parenting standards and focuses on selfish gain. [ more ]
The Gottman Institute
5 months ago
Parenting

Co-Parenting During the Holidays

The holiday season can be challenging for divorced parents who are co-parenting
Prioritizing the child's best interests and creating new traditions is important
Being flexible and mindful of loyalty conflicts can alleviate stress during the holidays. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Wellness

4 Tips for Booze-Free Holiday Fun

Saying no to alcohol during holiday celebrations can prompt uncomfortable reactions and increased peer pressure.
Practicing what you're going to say when people offer you a drink and setting boundaries can help navigate alcohol-free holiday seasons. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Atrocities and dirty jokes: Americans learn of Kissinger's death through raunchy text chain

Emoji-filled text messages with explicit and disrespectful content have become a tradition for Gen Z and millennials during holidays.
A bawdy text message that celebrated the death of Henry Kissinger spread the news of his passing to many people.
The author of the copypasta did not want to be identified due to concerns about potential job repercussions. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Everyone Should Have Black Friday Off

Black Friday is not considered a bank holiday and mail is still delivered.
Many law firms officially or unofficially recognize Black Friday as a day off.
Some lawyers choose to work on Black Friday for various reasons. [ more ]
Medium
5 months ago
San Francisco

What to do in San Francisco for the holidays

Visit Macy's to window shop for furry friends
Check out giant gingerbread houses in San Francisco hotels
Go ice skating in Union Square [ more ]
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