In Defense of Matching Christmas Pajamas
Yes, they’re corny, and yes, you should do it anyway. Here’s how to pick a set the whole family will wear (husband and dog included).
Seasonal
Holiday and seasonal stories, from Christmas book floods to winter train trips, gathered in one cozy place.
25 Little Delights for December (One for Every Day Until Christmas)
An advent calendar of small, cozy and mostly free December joys, one for every day from the first of the month to Christmas morning.
Gifts for Mom: 7 Soft, Beautiful Things for the Woman Who Raised You
A Barefoot Dreams robe, a Diptyque candle, a digital photo frame and a Le Creuset Dutch oven: soft, beautiful gifts for Mom.
Winter Reads by the Fire: Books by Black Women and Women of Color
Big, absorbing winter books by Black women and women of color, from The Vanishing Half to Black Cake and Homegoing, perfect for reading by the fire.
Gifts for the Funnest Person You Know
A karaoke mic with a disco light, an instant camera, a cocktail kit, a sunset lamp and a gorgeous puzzle: playful gifts for the friend who makes every room more fun.
Black Christmas Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
From This Christmas to The Preacher’s Wife and Jingle Jangle, here are the Christmas movies with Black leads I’m queuing up this season.
How to Travel at Christmas Without Losing Your Mind
Booking smart, flying on Christmas Day, packing gifts, carry-on tricks and a lot of grace for delays. Here’s how to travel during the holidays calmly.
The Best Friend Gift Guide: 7 Little Luxuries for Your Person
Gold hoops, a monogram mug, a Polaroid camera, a vanilla candle and more: pretty, personal gifts for the friend who knows everything about you.
My Christmas Market Wish List: Vienna, Strasbourg, Prague and More
My dream list of European Christmas markets, from Vienna and Strasbourg to Edinburgh and Bath, plus practical tips for visiting without the stress.
New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
Twelve grapes in Spain, soup joumou in Haiti, black-eyed peas in the South and more. Here are the New Year’s traditions around the world I love most.