We’re not just stuffing stockings. While Santa’s riding around with Rudolph, lovers are riding each other — as a means of escape from Christmas drama and trauma, a new, ho-ho-hot report on Yuletide stress reveals. “Holidays amplify everything that already exists beneath the surface,” said lead author Michael Salas, a licensed professional counselor, of the frisky … Read more
Unlike widely beloved winter beverages like hot chocolate or hot apple cider, there are few holiday treats quite as polarizing as eggnog. “I don’t know when I first had eggnog, but when I did, it just began a romance,” ’nog fan Joe Alessi of West Long Branch, New Jersey, told The Post. “I like the … Read more
Shine bright this holiday season — just not at the airport. The Transportation Security Administration issued a timely reminder against wearing sparkly clothes while traveling this holiday season. “TSA PSA: The body scanners don’t love sparkles. We don’t want to dull your holiday shine but we don’t recommend wearing your sparkly holiday sweater to the … Read more
‘Tis the season. A new analysis revealed the best destinations for Christmas tours in 2025 — and the results probably come as no surprise. Data from Tripadvisor and Kayak, analyzed by Privacy Journal, has revealed which cities have the best Christmas tour experiences worldwide. Quebec City was the only North American city to make the … Read more
It takes a Christmas village. Nothing says the holidays are here in New York City quite like the Radio City Rockettes. Today, more than 72 million people have witnessed the precision dance troupe, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, perform in the Christmas Spectacular. To transport wide-eyed audience members to a 90-minute Christmas wonderland … Read more
She works in a glass tower. He works with his hands. Cue the love story. Wall Street power suits are getting steamrolled by steel-toe boots. This winter, a growing number of high-achieving city women are swapping cubicles, KPIs and Slack notifications for something straight out of a wintry Hallmark movie: blue-collar boyfriends with calloused hands, … Read more
movie review SONG SUNG BLUE Running time: 132 minutes. Rated PG-13 (thematic material, some strong language, some sexual material and brief drug use). In theaters Dec. 25. If there’s one slam-dunk choice in “Song Sung Blue,” Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson’s new romantic movie about a Neil Diamond cover band, it’s the title. “Sweet Caroline” … Read more
Nearly half of all workers are hoping to get away with the bare minimum for much of December — and Monday, Dec. 15, was found to be the last hard-working day of the year, according to new research. If you’re reading this while at work, don’t worry — many workers are officially in slow-down mode, … Read more
Taco Bell fans are calling it “a Christmas miracle” — but not everyone is feeling the holiday cheer. The fast-food giant announced that its cult-favorite Quesarito returned to menus nationwide Dec. 18, and the internet erupted with dramatic declarations that the holidays have truly arrived. The indulgent mashup — a whole burrito packed with beef, … Read more
Meghan Markle is sharing a rare look into her family this holiday season. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, took to Instagram to post a picture featuring the Duke of Sussex, 41, and their two kids, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. Friday’s image saw Markle, Prince Harry and their kids standing on a bridge over … Read more
A royal tradition. Prince William and Kate Middleton released their 2025 family Christmas card on Thursday, giving a glimpse of their grown-up children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. In the photo, which was shot by British photographer Josh Shinner, the royal couple posed with their kids in the grass. Prince … Read more
As tensions increase between Thailand and Cambodia, the United States government is warning Americans about traveling to the border area of the two countries. The U.S. Embassy in Thailand issued a security alert to American tourists Dec. 16, warning of an “escalation of armed conflict” at the popular Asian destination. “U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 … Read more
Holiday shopping is well underway, but for many Americans, a financial holiday hangover is waiting for them in 2026. This was revealed in a survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday, which found that 35% of respondents are planning to use a credit card for holiday purchases. With only 17% of these respondents … Read more
As people all over the country prepare to travel to see loved ones this Christmas season, an unexpected obsession is driving home the “less is more” adage. It’s also dividing people. Stripped of decoration and free of clutter, the minimalist Christmas tree has become a hot trend on social media feeds, with bare trees lit by nothing … Read more
Rumor has it, Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis are headed out of town. “The Morning Show” star, 56, and hypnotist, 50, are set to spend the holidays together, according to a source, per People. “Jen loves this time of year,” the insider shared. “She always goes all-in for Christmas. She has a real tree every year … Read more
Hanukkah is just around the corner, and New Yorkers are ready to celebrate the happy challah-days. This festive season in NYC can feel like a smack in the face of all things Christmas, but the Festival of Lights — beginning at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14, and ending at sundown on Monday, Dec. 22 — … Read more
New Yorkers don’t hibernate — they decorate, caffeinate and recreate. And despite what every cookie-cutter holiday guide would have you believe, the Big Apple’s winter wonderland is more than the same old tree-lighting, rink-skating, cocoa-sipping circuit that gets trotted out year after year. Sleigh the season like a local, and ditch the tourist traps and … Read more
Gone are the days of late-night partying — today’s youngsters are all about staying in and crafting. It’s no secret that Gen Z and millennials have turned crafting nights into the new going out, bonding over “junk journaling” and tiny trinket-making like it’s a competitive sport. As a result, social media is flooded with clips … Read more
Be merry and bright, but beware of your heart having a fright. The holiday season means plenty of parties — and plenty of stress. Behind the cheer and chaos could lurk a dangerous heart issue waiting to strike. Known as “holiday heart syndrome,” this condition is less than holly and jolly. Stress and celebrations around … Read more
It’s supposed to be the most magical time of the year. The holidays are for gathering with loved ones, sharing traditions and creating lasting memories. Social connection is important for your spirit — and your mind. Socializing benefits the brain by stimulating cognitive function and by lowering stress hormones like cortisol, which reduces inflammation and … Read more