McDonald’s is leaning into the gift-giving spirit with a limited-time two-toy Happy Meal. The company said it will sell “Pet Simulator Happy Meals” featuring two toys at participating restaurants across the country beginning Tuesday. One of the toys will be gift-wrapped, the fast-food chain said. The limited-time Happy Meals are a partnership with the popular … Read more
Manhattan is merry and bright! New York City’s department stores have decked the halls for the holiday season, with their window displays spreading joy to New Yorkers and visitors alike. “The holiday windows really embody the spirit of the season in a way that really captures nostalgia and excitement for a lot of people,” Aaron … Read more
Pepsi is spicing things up its own way this holiday season with a new, “festive” flavor that might put an end to your pumpkin spice cravings. The brand has released a first-of-its-kind holiday soda that tastes like “the holiday season in a can,” according to an early sip test from Allrecipes. Those are eager to … Read more
The festive season is upon us, and so too is the final Mercury retrograde of the year. Mercury is the planet of expression, processing and interpersonal dynamics. When that fleet-footed, coyote-hearted thief starts backspinning, communication is primed to break down. Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius on November 25, a scant three days before Thanksgiving, the … Read more
Halve Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Moderation is the new getting lit as imbibers adopt the “zebra striping” method of drinking while socializing out on the town — alternating each alcoholic beverage with something sans booze. And, surprise, it’s so-called sober-curious Gen Z folks that are quickly adopting the trend — with 78% in the age … Read more
A mom who ended up in $3,762 worth of debt after Christmas now buys gifts second-hand from Facebook Marketplace and Vinted. Katie Tradie, 30, racked up $3,762 worth of debt buying presents for Christmas and birthdays so vowed to cut back five years ago. The mom-of-three now buys 90 percent of the gifts second-hand which … Read more
The one with Friendsgiving. Jennifer Aniston celebrated Friendsgiving on Monday and shared “a few scenes” from the pre-Thanksgiving gathering on her Instagram story. The “Friends” alum, 55, posted a photo showing a series of blurry, mostly black-and-white Polaroid snaps of her, “Friends” co-star Courteney Cox, 60, and other revelers as they enjoyed the occasion. “A … Read more
Jude Law has ruined Christmas for many fans of “The Holiday.” The actor, 51, spoke about the beloved 2006 holiday classic during a recent interview on BBC Radio 2’s “The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show,” breaking many fans’ hearts by revealing that the movie’s idyllic Rosehill Cottage nestled in the English countryside … doesn’t exist. “I mean, … Read more
Kansas residents are the nation’s most passionate holiday bakers, racking up over 18 hours of holiday baking time during the festive season. The results emerged in a survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly across all 50 states, that examined holiday baking trends, habits and approaches this year. It found that those in The Sunflower State … Read more
Three and a half hours into holiday travel with their kids is when “peak stress” hits parents, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 parents with kids aged 5–12, who have traveled for the holidays with their child in the last year, looked at the highs (and lows) of traveling with little ones during … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. From the most luscious caviar to impeccably delicate petit fours, this holiday’s gifts for gourmets will satisfy the most exacting epicure. Highly designed chop sticks make ordering in elegant, or unleash your … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. We’re sure Santa’s got great taste, but in case he needs a little help, we’ve rounded up 15 perfect pieces of jewelry to make your holiday sparkle. This year’s trends include bold … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Bless ye merry gentlemen! Consider this your guide to gifting “for him”: an Armani leather globe for the world traveler, a Ralph Lauren mixology set for the hobbyist boyfriend and luxury offerings … Read more
Don’t get prechecked by crooks. Experts are alerting travelers about the latest scheme that could steal your personal information and empty your bank accounts. Scammers are emailing frequent flyers about signing up for TSA PreCheck, an expedited screening program that assesses passengers’ risk before check-in, ahead of the hectic holiday travel season. Scammers are emailing … Read more
What are you so worried about? Experts say that the coming holiday travel season could be ‘the most on-time’ yet — a dramatic switch from the post-pandemic crush that turned airports into a waking nightmare. Analysts at KAYAK sought to shed light on an issue that reportedly has 84% of American travelers anxious, according to … Read more
It was the coup before Christmas. Football-star-turned-commentator Jason Kelce stole the “Queen of Christmas” crown from Mariah Carey — at least for one week — when he scored a No. 1 hit on the iTunes holiday songs chart. “Maybe This Christmas” — Kelce’s new duet with Stevie Nicks — rules the top 100 holiday tunes … Read more
Sneaking food into movie theaters just got a lot easier — if a tad more obvious. M&M’s revealed its latest product, the “Limited-Edition M&M’s Snack Jacket,” which isn’t edible but makes it irresistible not to bring food anywhere you go. The vibrant red, functional garment is stocked with milk chocolate-covered candies, napkins, a seat finder … Read more
It will be a tale of two airports in NYC this holiday season. A new report has found that LaGuardia and JFK are on polar opposite wavelengths in terms of reliability and pricing in the coming weeks. Simply put, one made the naughty list, and the other got top marks. The new data from MarketWatch, … Read more
Americans are not holding back on holiday spending this year – but they are taking a more deliberate approach to the purchases they make, according to new research. The study of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday, revealed the growing trend of “slow shopping,” with nearly three in four respondents (73%) saying they have … Read more
Starbucks is brewing up the holiday spirit. The coffee chain officially dropped its holiday menu on Thursday, Nov. 7 — but customers in the US are thirsting for two drink options only available overseas. The 2024 holiday menu sees the return of many fan favorites, including the iconic Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline … Read more