Holidays

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Christmas shopping during an economic free-fall is making me anxious: Everything is on sale, but at what cost?
By Joy Press Dec 15, 2008

  • Vacation notice

    Off for four days, back Friday.
    By Andrew Leonard April 13, 2009

  • Help! I suddenly stopped going to work

    I've been leaving the house every day for two months and going to Starbucks or the library.
    By Cary Tennis December 5, 2008

  • "Four Christmases"

    Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon help us make it through the holidays with this funny, gently subversive Christmas movie.
    By Stephanie Zacharek November 26, 2008

  • Ask the pilot

    Leave the claw hammer at home, don't hog the overhead bins, keep cellphone chatter to a minimum and other tips to help smooth out your holiday travel experience.
    By Patrick Smith November 26, 2008

  • In memoriam

    A short break for How the World Works
    By Andrew Leonard February 27, 2009

  • Just follow the map

    Stranded, unloved or unsure, the cure is to drive west with the window rolled down, the radio playing -- the whole deal.
    By Garrison Keillor January 2, 2008

  • Irving the Snowchicken is coming to town

    Forget Christmakkah and Festivus. Our interfaith holiday involves a magical rooster who fills the children's pants with presents.
    By Christopher Noxon December 22, 2007

  • It's gift-giving time, and I'm cranky about gift cards and pushy kids

    It used to be so much fun to pick out the perfect gift. Now it seems kids just want the cash.
    By Cary Tennis November 29, 2007

  • The Salon Gift Guide

    Perfect presents for everyone on your holiday list, selected by our editors.
    By Salon staff November 26, 2007

  • My girlfriend's daughter is dressing like a stripper for Halloween!

    I'm disturbed to see this 16-year-old girl pretending to be a slut!
    By Cary Tennis October 31, 2007

  • Memorial Day

    The best way to honor those who have fallen in this terrible war is to bring the troops home.
    By Gary Kamiya May 28, 2007

  • Edwards' insensitive move

    While one can oppose the war and still support the troops, the presidential candidate's call for antiwar protests on Memorial Day is a bad idea.
    By Joe Conason May 18, 2007

  • It's not a wonderful life

    Tired of chirpy carols and stale sugar cookies and your whole annoying family? Here's a delectably dark holiday TV viewing guide -- an antidote for anyone burned out on holiday cheer.
    By Heather Havrilesky December 24, 2006

  • The man in the red suit

    An endearing enigma in a scarlet fur-trimmed jacket, Santa has spent the past 150 years spreading joy -- and shilling for Macy's, Maxwell House and Dewar's scotch.
    By Mary Lisa Gavenas December 23, 2006

  • My 13-year-old still believes in Santa Claus

    Should I tell her the truth -- to save her from the derision of her friends, if nothing else?
    By Cary Tennis December 22, 2006

  • Nothing but nog

    It's got a mysterious history and a texture that's more lubricant than libation. But old-fashioned eggnog is still America's holiday cocktail of choice.
    By Robert Sietsema December 19, 2006

  • Hell for the holidays

    The American Psychological Association says the season is rough on women -- but news stories remind us that shopping is fun!
    By Carol Lloyd December 14, 2006

  • Floridian elfin magic

    Smile: you're on elfdar!
    By David Puner December 12, 2006

  • Christmas past

    My parents divorced and we moved across the country. My sister told me Santa was a fake, and a plague of mice destroyed our tree. No wonder I longed to return to sunny California.
    By Ann Patchett December 25, 2005

  • Christmas with the Wilsons

    For one day each year, my mixed-up family of Jews, Muslims, Christians and New Agers gathers to sing karaoke carols, munch on jello mold and get wasted at church.
    By Cintra Wilson December 24, 2005

  • Bush: Happy holidays to all, and thanks to some

    The president's messages for Christmas and Chanukah pay tribute to the troops. His message for Kwanzaa does not.
    By Tim Grieve December 20, 2005

  • 'Tis the season to obsess about food

    Thanksgiving yams, Chanukah latkes, Christmas cookies ... for me, they all add up to a holiday-size serving of self-hatred.
    By Ayelet Waldman December 12, 2005

  • How to snag a man this holiday season

    Gossip columnist Cindy Adams gets some helpful hints from a matchmaker.
    By Rebecca Traister November 7, 2005

  • The White House that never sleeps

    Ever wonder what happens on holidays and weekends when no one is paying attention?
    Cartoon by Mark Fiore January 8, 2004
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