December 15, 2022

Surviving 10 Hours and 32 Minutes at Bergdorf Goodman

It seems wrong that a yellow mop bucket should be on the main floor of Bergdorf Goodman. Or that a Windex bottle and dusty pink rag […]
December 15, 2022

Day 15: Finding Christmas Joy in ‘The Nutcracker’

For about a decade now, seeing “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” at New York City Ballet has been the enchanting kickoff of the Christmas season for my […]
December 13, 2022

How Wrapping Paper is Creating the Perfect Gift This Holiday Season

Gift wrap can be an easy way to dress up a present — and, in some cases, create less waste. Melanie Boschaert has one goal for […]
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

The Vintage Christmas Decoration Making a Comeback This Year

Forget the blow-up Santas for your lawn. A new generation of old-fashioned blow mold decorations have come to town. Move over blow-up snowmen. This year, hollow […]
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 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

Have We Reached Peak Christmas Ornaments?

A Wordle grid. A mitten-wearing Bernie Sanders. A stick of butter. Modern ornaments capture the zeitgeist. For some shoppers at Panache, a boutique in Saint Jo, […]