Many families have their own unique holiday traditions, but some traditions transcend familial lines to become an integral part of many people’s holiday celebrations. One of the more popular traditions during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends. With that in mind, the following are some […]

From the perspective of a civilian, institutions like the United States Military Academy at West Point are places where traditions live forever. Army Captain Joseph Lapointe, whose primary ties to Maine exist in the heart of a proud aunt, graduated from West Point in 2008. According to Lapointe, “Freshmen [also called “Plebes”] would decorate each […]

Perhaps the most anticipated aspect of the holiday season is the lavish holiday meal. Many people look forward to the food just as much as they look forward to the festivities. This could be why the average person gains a pound or two from the period of Thanksgiving up until New Year’s Day. Planning a […]

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Become a great gift giver by paying attention to the broader personality traits of your gift receivers. Read on for several examples of kitchen personality profiles, along with suggestions for the perfect gifts. The All-Season Foodie During the holiday season, everyone becomes some kind of foodie. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, there is simply so […]

If spending and the holiday season go hand-in-hand, so, too, does January and the financial hangover that results from having spent so much in November and December. Many consumers find themselves in considerable debt come the new year, having decided to put many of their holiday purchases on plastic when the season was in full […]

Sixty-three percent of respondents cited their intentions to give electronics, while the survey also found that 76 percent of people planned to request electronics as holiday gifts. Gadgets figure to be popular gifts again this holiday season. Unwrapping the latest tablet or a big-screen television can be exciting, but electronics can be expensive. Those who […]