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
The famous green and yellow elf costume donned by Will Ferrell in the holiday film “Elf” sold for over $319,000 at an auction just outside of London on Friday, alongside a swath of other props from hit movies. Propstore, an auction house based in Hertfordshire, England, featured the iconic Christmas suit donated by “Elf” producer … Read more
With all those Christmas cookies around, it might be a good idea to get your heart pumping this holiday season. The average American gains a pound or two between Thanksgiving and New Year’s — and while that may not sound like much, research shows the weight often lingers and adds up over time. But there’s … Read more
It was a festive night for the royals. During Kate Middleton’s annual “Together at Christmas” carol service in London on Friday night, she and Prince William’s three kids joined in on the holiday cheer. Attendees could line the Christmas tree outside Westminster Abbey with their names and notes, which is exactly what Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, … Read more
This modern-day Scrooge is bah hum-bugging his neighbors. Phones at the Brantford Police station in Ontario, Canada, were recently ringing like sleigh bells thanks to a local grump who plastered “Santa is FAKE,” “Your Family Buys Your Presents” signs on the windows of their residence, which is along the route of the community’s annual Santa Claus … Read more
Forget gadgets and socks. All Americans want for Christmas this year is cash, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans across all 50 states revealed that most (58%) would prefer to receive money for the holidays, hoping for an average of just over $600. Those in West Virginia (69%) and Georgia (68%) are … Read more
Seasonal happenings abound in and around the Big Apple, but there’s also plenty of Hallmark-worthy holiday villages across the country to delight in. Here’s where to indulge in a weekend full of fun. Kennebunkport, Maine The Bushes spent the wrong season in ole Kennebunkport. Instead of a summer home, embrace these wintertime craggy-coast happenings about … Read more
This holiday season, think beyond the staples and enter the tri-state’s slate of under-the-radar programming. Here are some holiday hits you haven’t thought of — yet. Get in the swim It’s off to Camden, NJ, we go! Bring your pint-size revelers to the Adventure Aquarium, all dressed up in holiday fin-ery, some 90 miles southwest … Read more
This is how the Grinch stole the Golden Arches. To feed your holiday nostalgia, McDonald’s has taken a page out of Dr. Seuss’s book “The Grinch” to launch a new limited-edition adult Happy Meal. McDonald’s has teamed up with Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch to launch a new limited-edition adult Happy Meal. McDonald’s The green character’s … Read more
“My mommy and daddy,” “chicken dino nuggets” and “my kitty cat” are some of the things today’s youngest children are most thankful for, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of kids ages 0-6 asked parents to ask their child what he or she is most grateful for and record their unfiltered responses. … Read more