From sustainable gift-wrapping to intimate dinner parties, discover how young people are scaling down and personalizing holiday celebrations while creating deeper connections.

From roller skating to church in Venezuela to feeding KFC in Japan, discover 40 fascinating Christmas traditions that showcase how different cultures celebrate the holiday season in this global tour of Christmas celebrations.

"These are too funny to eat," her granddaughter Lucy had giggled, holding up a reindeer cookie that looked suspiciously like a giraffe. "We should show everyone!

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Decorating a Christmas tree doesn’t have to be about tradition alone—it can be a fun, creative expression of what makes the season magical for you!

From creating story-friendly moments to preserving precious memories, find out how to keep your family's oral history alive during holiday gatherings.

Discover why others' minimization of your dreams says more about them than you, and why your aspirations deserve the dignity of your commitment.

Discover how three universal languages - food, music, and art - create authentic connections in a world that often feels divided. Through personal stories and everyday moments, explore how sharing a meal, humming a tune, or admiring artwork can bridge our differences and remind us of our shared humanity.

There's something special about early November in America. The air is crisp, leaves crunch beneath our feet, and communities across the nation share in an important civic tradition: Election Day. Today, millions of Americans will make their way to local polling places, transforming everyday spaces into the stages where democracy happens.