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
The last full moon of 2025, the Full Cold Moon, rises on December 4, 2025, at 6:14 PM EST at 13°03 Gemini. Full moons point to zodiac polarities, as the sign the full moon falls in is always in opposition to the sign the sun is shining through. Come Thursday, we have the sun in arrows-to-the-wind Sagittarius … Read more
A meltdown-free holiday? A parent can dream. Yet, actually, you can safeguard your family from tinsel time tantrums with this practical guide to common scenarios. It’s not foolproof — what child care method is? — but it can keep the holly-jolly in your holidays. Scenario: After a day of shopping and errands, your overstimulated, overtired … Read more
You don’t need us to tell you that New York City is magic (and mayhem) over the holidays, and catching all the yuletide buzz around town is definitely worth it with kiddos. Here’s where to go to make the most of mistletoe madness in NYC. A winter wonderland Enjoy a meal in the glass chalets … Read more
Parents are all about the holiday hype: a new survey has found 55% get just as excited as their kids when it’s time to unwrap gifts. But the real challenge, according to the poll of 2,000 US millennial parents, is keeping the joy of opening gifts alive on holiday mornings from persistent, curious children. Amidst the … Read more
Welcome to December star seeds. We are under the full sails and buoyant influence of Sagittarius this month, with the sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all spending part of December in the sign of shooting your shot and shooting off at the mouth. While Mercury, that lewd minx, is stationed direct on November 29, we … Read more
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt had an agreement with Chris Pratt before she married him. Katherine told Fox News Digital that she had an agreement with the Marvel star that if they got married, the holiday season in their home would begin on Nov. 1. When asked if she would put her Christmas lights up right after Halloween, Katherine said, “Yes, … Read more
Jillian Michaels shared her go-to rule for avoiding holiday weight gain. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 51-year-old celebrity trainer explained that her secret to staying fit while still enjoying the festive season is “practicing balance.” “One of the ways you can do that is by incorporating what I call the 80-20 rule,” Michaels … Read more