Traditionally, the holidays are for spending time with family and friends, perhaps with a varying degree of religious rituals or practices. There’s also pressure not to miss certain family ...

For some of us, the most peaceful place to be this holiday season isn’t a crowded family dinner or a jam-packed airport. It’s right at home. There are several reasons you may want to opt out of ...

I've been the accidental matriarch of my family since I was a teenager. It started after my dad died right before Christmas when I was 15, and because my mother didn't want to organize the holidays, I ...