A Vegan Pernil for the Holidays

In 2015, Norma Pérez adopted a vegan diet to combat her arthritis. But she worried that she’d miss out on the Salvadoran dishes she grew up with, particularly holiday dishes like her tamales and pan con pollo. Then she remembered the many plant-based options in El Salvador. She just needed her sazón and other spices […]

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How to Deal With Holiday Family Drama

My husband and I have both lost our parents, who were the glue that held each of our families together. Since their deaths, our siblings and in-laws don’t feel close enough to have holiday get-togethers in each others’ homes. Old resentments surface, and it’s just uncomfortable. Our extended family now meets in a crowded public […]

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Holiday Preset: Focusing on Self-Care Before the Festivities

Right after Halloween, Ashley Guerra started being inundated with invitations — for Friendsgiving, for holiday parties and for New Year’s Eve. “The holidays always feel a little chaotic,” said Ms. Guerra, 33, who lives in Dallas and works in product marketing for a tech company. “It’s more eating, more drinking, more late nights, more energy […]

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The 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Select categories Show all Clothing & AccessoriesCoffee Table BooksCookingCraft & HobbyEntertainmentFood & DrinkGames & GamingHard to PleaseHome & DesignInexpensiveKidsOutdoor & TravelSelf-CareTechTeens Price range $0 $2,000 $0 $10 $20 $40 $100 $300 $500 $2,000 These items were independently chosen by editors of The New York Times and Wirecutter. The Times may earn a commission on purchases […]

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Share Your Tips on How You Cope With Holiday Family Drama

The holiday season is around the corner, and there are so many beloved rituals and traditions to look forward to. But for many of us, family drama is one that we could do without. The Times’s Well section wants to hear from readers: What strategies help you tap into a sense of peace and connection […]

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Family Stress Intensifies as Omicron Invades the Holidays

And if the family starts discussing divisive topics over the cranberry sauce? Merely point out that people at the table have different viewpoints, she said. Other simple steps can ease stress: going to bed 15 minutes earlier, taking breaks during the day — even if it’s just walking around or doing jumping jacks — or […]

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How to Handle Omicron Surge Over the Holidays: a Guide

How much does life have to change because of Omicron? This is the question on everyone’s minds lately, and unfortunately there’s no simple answer. It appears that because of the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the United States is headed for a big surge in coronavirus cases over at least the next month or two. Here’s some […]

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‘The Nutcracker’ and the Sex Tape

I was working backstage at a production of “The Nutcracker” that was being performed at the Tacoma, Wash., school where my daughter attends kindergarten. Since the company was using the school’s theater, they extended an invitation to the kindergarten ballet class to play Mother Ginger’s children. What an opportunity; I was stoked. But now that […]

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Christmas at Highclere Castle

We jumped in the Land Rover and drove through the English countryside en route to Highclere Castle. Approaching Highclere is everything that you could wish for it to be. The magnificent Cedar trees, over 200 years old, dot the landscape as the Gothic turrets atop the castle, an iconic vision for Downton Abbey fans, come […]

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The St. Regis San Francisco offers Family Holiday Traditions in Comfort

The holiday season in San Francisco is truly a unique experience and special time of the year – think twinkling lights that adorn the city’s tallest skyscrapers and ice skating in the iconic Union Square. Just in time to add more holiday cheer – and ideal for families excited to create new memories as we […]

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Extravagant 8-foot Tall Gingerbread Village at Pelican Hill

With the holidays in full swing, The Resort at Pelican Hill goes above and beyond to make things jolly and bright throughout the season. Elaborate decorations, special culinary offerings, festive events, and many other special surprises delight guests of all ages through New Year’s Day. As a highlight each year, Pelican Hill’s head pastry chef, […]

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5 Things to Do With Your Loved Ones This Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, and we are all having a similar thought – how to spending the holiday season? Christmas comes with a lot of traditions, which makes it so much special. Whether you are a religious person or not, Christmas comes with a certain joy in the air, which compels every person […]

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