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In times of turmoil, Christmas celebrations focus on empathy
From the Pope in the Vatican to Queen Elizabeth in London, Christmas celebrations across the globe sounded themes of understanding and compassion. Nick Schifrin takes a look at holiday rituals around the world, from the solemn to the silly.
Pope Francis leads Christmas Eve Mass at Vatican
"An insatiable greed marks all human history, even today, when paradoxically a few dine luxuriantly while all too many go without the daily bread needed to survive," Francis said.
Why are more and more Americans buying fake Christmas trees?
For many, it all comes down to cost.
What to do with all of your holiday trash
Many Americans will toss their mountainous pile of holiday waste into the recycling bin, which can do more harm than good. Here's how to properly dispose of holiday wrappings, decorations and Christmas lights.
By using some chemistry and physics when baking, you can unlock a completely new range of delicious flavors in your holiday cookies.
A cognitive scientist explains why you shouldn't fret if your kids are starting to doubt Santa’s magic.
Shapely evergreens don’t just grow straight out of the ground in top condition. Success in festive tree farming is a moving target.
When you focus on what you value most about the holidays, it’s far easier to moderate your spending, writes Tanja Hester who subscribes to a frugal lifestyle.
If snow was on your holiday wishlist, you should have been in one of these places.
