The Meaning Behind the Claddagh Ring You're Seeing Everywhere

The meaning of the Irish Claddagh ring is both special and sentimental.

Why Semana Santa Was More Than Spring Break in My Household

Yes, I Hide a Pickle in My Christmas Tree, and Once You Know Why, I Bet You Will Too

Most of my favorite holiday traditions revolve around Christmas ornaments — we always scout them on family vacations so we have reminders of all the places we've visited, each of my kids gets a special annual ornament to hang that will one day be among the starter ornaments for their own trees, and we make ornaments as gifts for grandparents every year.

Keke Palmer Shares How She's Staying Cozy and Embracing Traditions This Holiday Season

There's no one right way to celebrate the holidays — what makes this time of year special are the unique traditions each family shares to get into the festive spirit.

Wondering When You Should Take Down Your Christmas Tree? Here's the Scoop

When the holidays wind down, there's another question you might ask yourself besides, "Are there any more gingerbread cookies left?," and that's when you should take down your Christmas tree.

Spooky, Scary, and Oh So Cute: Halloween PJs For You, Your Kids, and the Dog

Halloween is just around the corner, and one of our favorite ways to get into the holiday spirit?

13 Irish Traditions and Superstitions That Are Just Wonderfully Weird and Charming

Ireland is known for many things — the rolling green hills, the smooth-as-silk Guinness, the friendly people, the lively pubs, and the somewhat strange traditions and superstitions.

How We're Making the Most of Our Son's First Christmas, in Spite of COVID-19

My husband and I welcomed our first child the week before Thanksgiving.

My Family Will Take Our Homemade Ornaments Over Your Perfectly Matching Christmas Tree Any Day

Picture-perfect, color-coordinated Christmas trees are cute for the 'gram and all, but they're just not my family's cup of tea.

My Family Wraps Christmas Gifts in Newspaper Because It Adds an Extra Sprinkle of Joy

Growing up, Sunday mornings were all about big bowls of arroz con leche enjoyed over the funny pages, Garfield and Odie chasing each other under the sugary drops of milk dripping from my spoon as I giggled through a mouthful of rice.

My Family's Hanukkah Traditions Are a Reminder to Connect With My Culture

It's perhaps not surprising that Hanukkah gets the short end of the stick when it comes to the much-beloved winter holidays.

I Can't Go Home For the Holidays This Year, So This Is How I'm Celebrating Alone

There are an abundance of norms that have changed drastically in 2020, and the way in which many of us are celebrating this year's holiday season is no exception.