Is a long road trip worth it to see family this holiday season?

Is a long road trip worth it to see family this holiday season?

Over half of Americans (57%) love the sense of adventure that a road trip offers, which is good news as drivers are set to spend 13 hours behind the wheel this holiday season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American drivers found that while the average respondent will rack up nearly two working … Read more

Americans love, prefer this conversation topic at holiday dinner tables: survey

Americans love, prefer this conversation topic at holiday dinner tables: survey

With the holidays around the corner, half of Americans have already mapped out their conversation survival “game plan” (50%). A new survey of 2,000 adults 21 and older found that while some are finding solace in wine, others are finding the kids’ table more appealing than ever (47%), especially millennials (62%). The survey explored how … Read more

Your holiday might be doomed if you don’t have this ingredient in your kitchen this holiday season: survey

Your holiday might be doomed if you don’t have this ingredient in your kitchen this holiday season: survey

Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they’ll be “doomed” if they run out of butter during their holiday baking and cooking this year. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate the winter holidays, which found that 63% feel they’ll be done for if they run out of one vital ingredient while cooking … Read more

Self-proclaimed ‘bachelor’ Kevin Costner reveals what he misses most over the holidays

Self-proclaimed ‘bachelor’ Kevin Costner reveals what he misses most over the holidays

The holidays are on the horizon. However, for Kevin Costner, this year will look a bit different following his divorce from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner. The actor, 70, shares kids Cayden, 18, Hayes, 16, and Grace, 15, with Baumgartner, 51, who recently remarried. He is also dad to Annie, 41, Lily, 39, and Joe, 37, with ex-wife Cindy Silva and Liam, 28, with … Read more

Rising costs make this year’s Thanksgiving the priciest in history: survey

Rising costs make this year’s Thanksgiving the priciest in history: survey

This Thanksgiving will cost the average American almost $1,000, new research has revealed. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate Thanksgiving, split evenly by generation. Results found that those polled will spend an average of $175 on food alone this year and another $110 on drinks. But meal time necessities aren’t … Read more

Bigger isn’t better: Why some holiday shoppers prefer to buy gifts at small businesses

Bigger isn’t better: Why some holiday shoppers prefer to buy gifts at small businesses

The holiday season proves that bigger isn’t always better: Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found that on average, those surveyed purchase 44% of holiday gifts from small businesses — a third said they make more than 50% of their purchases … Read more

Empty nesters reveal how they convince their kids to come home for the holidays

Empty nesters reveal how they convince their kids to come home for the holidays

Empty nesters are using their kids’ favorite holiday meals to attract them home for the holidays, according to a new survey. The poll of 1,000 U.S. “empty nesters” — parents whose kids have already moved out of the home — found more than half (54%) plan on having their children come home for the holidays … Read more

Budgeting is shaping this year’s holiday gift-giving, new survey reveals

Budgeting is shaping this year’s holiday gift-giving, new survey reveals

Smart shopping is in this holiday season: Nearly one in four shoppers is setting firm spending limits, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults who shop online found that Americans are keeping budgets at the forefront of their minds. More than a third (36%) are splitting at least one gift with a friend … Read more

Coca-Cola unveils its first limited-edition holiday soda in 5 years

Coca-Cola unveils its first limited-edition holiday soda in 5 years

‘Tis the season to crack open a brand-new flavor of Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola announced its first limited-time holiday flavor in five years: the Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla. The Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla is now on shelves. Coca-Cola The new drink is a seasonal twist on the classic soda that delivers “comfort, refreshment and festive joy” in … Read more

Veterans Day 2025 deals and freebies: Chipotle, Shake Shack and more

Veterans Day 2025 deals and freebies: Chipotle, Shake Shack and more

Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and restaurants nationwide are showing their appreciation and honoring veterans with food deals and freebies. Some places require proof of service, like a military ID, and some allow veterans and their families to get in on it. Here are the deals to look out for this Veterans Day: Applebee’s … Read more

Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals

Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals

According to new research, over half of Americans have a Thanksgiving recipe that’s been passed down from generation to generation within their family. The survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split across all 50 states, found that 55% have a treasured family recipe that’s been shared through the years. Almost three in five (58%) African American … Read more

‘Tis the season for Starbucks’ holiday menu — here’s what good tidings it brings for coffee fans

‘Tis the season for Starbucks’ holiday menu —  here’s what good tidings it brings for coffee fans

The holiday season is brewing. Starbucks officially dropped its holiday menu Thursday, Nov. 6, and there’s plenty of seasonal favorites for fans to look forward to — as well as the grand return of two previously discontinued menu items. The 2025 holiday menu sees some fan-favorite drinks coming back, such as Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée … Read more

Wrecked the halls: Gen Z, millennials have big plans to drink this holiday season, study shows

Wrecked the halls: Gen Z, millennials have big plans to drink this holiday season, study shows

Despite recent reports suggesting a decline in alcohol consumption among young Americans, new findings reveal a different trend: Over three-quarters plan to drink the same amount or more this holiday season, challenging assumptions about shifting habits. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans aged 21–44, which found that 77% expect to drink the same … Read more

Exclusive | The New York residents splashing $4K on their pumpkinscapes, as the city’s stoop Halloween-decor wars heat up this scary season

Exclusive | The New York residents splashing K on their pumpkinscapes, as the city’s stoop Halloween-decor wars heat up this scary season

In early October, when a truck with 4,000 pumpkins suddenly showed up on Amsterdam Avenue, right around the corner from Hillary Wallace’s Upper West Side brownstone, none of her neighbors were surprised. That’s because Wallace has become known for transforming the front steps of her 135-year-old home on West 82nd Street into a stylish Halloween … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband has become a social terrorist – can our marriage survive?

Dear Abby: My husband has become a social terrorist – can our marriage survive?

DEAR ABBY: While the saying goes “no man is an island,” I beg to differ, as I am married to one. My husband has little to no patience with anyone, family included. He has always been negative, and as he grows older, it has grown 10 times worse. Over the past 15 years, my husband … Read more

Why half of Americans are ‘dreading’ the holiday season, new survey shows

Why half of Americans are ‘dreading’ the holiday season, new survey shows

Half of Americans are “dreading” the holiday season, as a result of their financial situation. According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (half of whom have seasonal jobs), 54% fear the inevitable approach of the holidays due to the financial requirements of the season. Seven in 10 respondents (69%) said the holiday season is … Read more

Dear Abby: My toxic ex-fiancé of 30 years is dating my sister

Dear Abby: My toxic ex-fiancé of 30 years is dating my sister

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, I split from my fiancé of 30 years, “Anthony,” when he accused me of cheating, which I was absolutely not doing. Throughout the entire relationship, he hurt and belittled me. He is insecure and always suspicious. However, he remains attached to my family through my daughter and grandsons, which I … Read more

Dear Abby: Should I drop my serial home wrecking friend?

Dear Abby: Should I drop my serial home wrecking friend?

DEAR ABBY: I have a longtime friend, “Laurie,” who is single. Most of the relationships she gets into are with men who are in relationships already. She often suggests that my husband and I and she get together to hang out, but I discourage it because I don’t trust her completely. (I do trust my … Read more

Rockettes to celebrate 100th anniversary at Radio City in 2025. Get tickets

Rockettes to celebrate 100th anniversary at Radio City in 2025. Get tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. In 1925, the Rockettes (then known as “the Roxyettes”) got their merry start in St. Louis, MO. For seven years, choreographer Russell … Read more

Mariah Carey announces Christmas 2025 Las Vegas residency. Get tickets

Mariah Carey announces Christmas 2025 Las Vegas residency. Get tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s beginning to look a lot like Sin City Christmas. Mariah Carey just announced that rather than take her talents all over … Read more