I love the bombardment of this season’s cheery props—Advent wreaths, Christmas trees, and chimney stockings, and of course there’s that guy who, after all this time, kids still... Read more >>

Three and a half might just be the perfect age for the magic of Santa. In our house, we enjoy the magic of Christmas in multiple ways and Santa is a part of the magic, for as long as we can make it... Read more >>

A collection of frightening mall santas. I'd scream too if I had to sit on one of these laps!   Related photo galleries: Screaming With Santa... Read more >>

I’m pretty sure something is going on here. I think my daughter, nine, might be onto the fact that Santa Claus is, you know … In keeping with innocent traditions, her mother and I have... Read more >>

“That one looks good, Jim.” Mum said to Dad. “It’s not bushy enough.” Dad replied. “It’s the right height.” “Not bushy.” I sat quietly... Read more >>

A frightening collection of the best scary Santa photos. Related photo gallery: Screaming Twins and Santa Related... Read more >>

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Santa pawned his sleigh . . . It looks like Jolly Old Saint Nick may be riding bareback on Rudolph this year with his bag of goodies. For many families Christmas may just... Read more >>

I need to tell you that I have an obsession for colored doors and windows. Today I am choosing the red door for Christmas! As a little girl living in the west side suburbs of Detroit, every Christmas... Read more >>

This year I wanted to teach my kids the value of money. I had a pretty rough childhood and went without a lot. I mean, a lot. So, my children never go without the latest and greatest Wii or American... Read more >>

“There is no Santa Claus in Italy,” my Nana told me when I was a kid. I had nightmares of how awful Christmas must be over there. Nana said she had to wait until January 6, The Feast of... Read more >>