Holidays and Special Occasions

December 10, 2022

How to Become Santa Claus

It takes more than a red suit and a booming laugh to truly embody Santa Claus. Just ask four men who have been spreading holiday cheer […]
December 9, 2022

Day 9: The Magic of Less ‘Holiday Magic’

Isabel Spooner-Harvey used to make latkes from scratch: grating the potatoes, wringing out their water, frying them over a hot stove. The effort was gratifying. But […]
December 4, 2022

Day 4: Tiny Love Stories for the Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration but also often spur feelings of loneliness and longing. As editors of the Modern Love column, we […]
December 3, 2022

Day 3: Ice Skating in Style

It started with Kristi Yamaguchi. My parents took me to see her in Stars on Ice when I was 7 and, from the moment her blades […]
December 2, 2022

Day 2: Your Ugly Christmas Sweater Is Beautiful in Its Own Way

It happens every December, before dinner parties and cocktail events. My husband rummages deep in his dresser, pushing sweaters around like piles of autumn leaves, until […]
November 30, 2022

Day 1: The Joy of Counting Down

When I was growing up, I always looked forward to December 1. Not only did it kick off the month that held both Hanukkah and Christmas […]
November 27, 2022

See the Holiday Windows in New York City

Only a handful of department stores in New York City still create them — but the ones that do go all out. It was go time. […]
November 24, 2022

It’s the Holiday Season. Time for Couples to Put on Those Matching Pajamas.

Whether hard launching a relationship, recreating a childhood memory or just doing it for the ’Gram, people are embracing a cuffing season tradition. Chanel Sowell, an […]
November 23, 2022

How to Survive Your First Holiday Season as Newlyweds

Melding traditions and splitting your time between families can often lead to more dread than jolly. Here’s how to prepare for some of the common pitfalls […]
November 23, 2022

How to Survive Your First Holiday Season as Newlyweds

Melding traditions and splitting your time between families can often lead to more dread than jolly. Here’s how to prepare for some of the common pitfalls […]