Holidays
Best of Children’s Books 2011: For Picture Book Readers (Part I)
As you begin your holiday shopping, review these selections of the best picture books of the year
December 02, 2011 |
By Kathleen Burke
What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?
The history of the holiday meal tells us that turkey was always the centerpiece, but other courses have since disappeared
November 21, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Gerda Weissmann Klein on American Citizenship
The Holocaust survivor, author and Medal of Freedom winner discusses liberation day and cherished freedoms
June 13, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
A King Cake Special Delivery
One can’t truly celebrate a New Orleans Mardi Gras without the doughy delicacy
March 07, 2011 |
By Maria Keehan
The History of Sweetheart Candies
For over a century, the Valentine’s Day treats, and the messages printed on them, have matched the tone and jargon of the times
February 08, 2011 |
By Annette Foglino
Lucky Foods for the New Year
Pigs, fish, beans and cakes are among the many delicacies consumed around the world to celebrate the new year
December 28, 2010 |
By Annette Foglino
A Yuletide Gift of Kindness
Seventy-five years later, Ted Gup learns the astonishing secret about his grandfather's generosity during the Great Depression
December 2010 |
By Ted Gup
Ten Out-of-the-Ordinary Valentine’s Day Customs
From the festivals of ancient Rome to modern campaigns, the holiday hasn’t always been about roses and candy
February 08, 2010 |
By Mark Strauss
Top 10 Real-Life Grinches
These historical humbugs rival Ebenezer Scrooge and the Grinch in their lack of Christmas spirit
December 07, 2009 |
By T.A. Frail
Holiday Delivery From the Graf Zeppelin
In 1934, a zeppelin originating in Germany and bound for Brazil carried a cargo of Christmas cheer
December 2009 |
By Owen Edwards
Artists' Homemade Christmas Cards
Seasonal greetings from artists such as Alexander Calder and Philip Guston celebrate the handmade holiday card
December 2009 |
By Abby Callard
The Glorious History of Handel's Messiah
A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer's death
December 2009 |
By Jonathan Kandell
Shopping Maul
The first rule of holiday shopping: There are no rules
December 2009 |
By Caitlin Kelly
Stuffing Turkey the Safe Way
Stuffing is an integral part of any Thanksgiving spread, but this holiday tradition has the potential to be a holiday hazard
November 24, 2009 |
By Abby Callard
Unusual St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Leprechauns and green shamrocks are only a part of celebrating St. Patrick's Day for Irish communities around the world
March 13, 2009 |
By Joseph Caputo
The More the Merrier
Photographer Neal Slavin captures the night some Santas bent the rules
January 2009 |
By David Zax
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Making Your Holiday Tree Eco-Friendly
December 12, 2007 |
By Jess Blumberg
For Hire: Holiday Window Designer
Decking the halls with Barney’s creative director Simon Doonan
December 06, 2007 |
By Nicole Wroten
Chia Pet
For 26 years, marketing whiz Joe Pedott's green-pelted figures have been holiday-season hits
December 2007 |
By Owen Edwards
