Christmas brings joy, but also waste—wrapping paper, food scraps, and plastic decor pile up fast. In 2025, go green without losing the magic. These eco-friendly tips cut your footprint while keeping the season merry. Swap to LED lights. They use 80% less energy than old bulbs, last decades, and won’t spark fires—safer for trees and …
Christmas is prime time for memory-making, and family traditions are the glue that binds those moments. Whether it’s baking or tree-trimming, these rituals foster connection and nostalgia. Here are five ideas to start or tweak traditions in 2025. An advent calendar kicks things off. Skip the store-bought chocolate and make one—hang 24 envelopes with treats …
Christmas markets transform towns into twinkling wonderlands, blending shopping, food, and festive vibes. With wooden stalls, mulled wine, and carols in the air, they’re a holiday highlight worldwide. Here’s a guide to some magical markets for your 2025 wish list. Germany’s Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt is a legend, running since the 1500s. Its 180 stalls sell hand-carved …
A Christmas movie marathon is the coziest way to dive into the 2025 holiday spirit. Whether you’re snuggled up solo or hosting friends, these films—classics and under-the-radar gems—deliver nostalgia, laughs, and heart. Grab popcorn and a blanket; here’s your lineup. Kick off with It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). George Bailey’s tale of despair turned to …