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The HuffPost Impact team is rolling out a holiday gift store today where goods and services for those in need can be purchased in the name of your friends and family members. There are gifts for every price range. And since the people in whose name you give the gift will immediately be notified via eCard, these "pay it forward presents" are perfect last-minute gifts. On the each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas, HuffPost Impact is also featuring the story of a person or family in need. By presenting their stories, we hope to be able to make a difference in these people's lives, and shed light on the vitally important work being done by nonprofit groups all across America. Click here to check out the store, here for our "12 Days, 12 Cities, 12 Families" series, and here for an early present (a free e-book from Seth Godin).
It's estimated that the bonus pool of just one of these big banks would have been enough money to prevent or significantly delay foreclosure for all 2.3 million people who lost their homes last year.
Corruption is ambient now. A shell with a dazzling, pixilated surface. It's like a Diamondvision in the shape of wind-tunnel. Products, celebrities, Christmas, gunships appear and do their vaudeville routine.
It wouldn't be the holiday season without hearing Ronnie Spector Christmas songs rocking around your radio dial. I spoke with the icon and former Ronette frontwoman in the business about the holidays.
Unlike many couples whose outside interests take them in opposite directions, Carol and I were joined at the hip. We did everything together. When she passed away, I was more alone than I had ever been.
The 12 Days of Christmas Homeless Push is rather simple. We've come up with a starter list themed around the 12 Days of Christmas, only this is the 12for12k version.
Several years back, a mixed group of writer friends was discussing religion, when someone whimsically bemoaned that Christmas got all the good colors, while Hanukkah was pretty much stuck with blue and white.
If you're still wondering what to get me for Christmas, maybe I can help. No Smartphone. No Blu-ray player. Please, nothing that asks more of me than "insert tab A into slot B."
At one point, Hyde Pierce and Feinstein said they'd be doing a number originally done by Bing and Frank, "And if you don't know who Bing and Frank are, you're probably in the wrong show." This is true.
As we enter the annual War on Christmas, here's some politically correct holiday cheer away in a manger. ...
Remember, Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration and happiness, so don't let your manners let you down and spoil the festive fun for everyone else.
The modern image of Santa Claus was invented in the 19th century by New Yorkers, as a secular myth meant to unite the city's diverse and growing population.
Here's the sad truth: By the time you read this, I'm only just starting my holiday shopping. Most of it will be done online, with a few visits to my f...
Whether you're a recovering alcoholic or a member of Alanon, it's pretty common that the holidays bring up stressful memories of family members drinking way to much to douse their X-mas expectations.
Polls show that 90% of Americans feel anxiety around the holidays. So I'd like to propose a solution: Don't shop, play. In my family that involves jumping into snowbanks in our bathing suits.
By Stephen Viscusi Today's just released "NY Times /CBS" poll confirms what I have been preaching in this very column for months! American individ...
Elected officials in North Carolina are constitutionally disqualified from office if they "deny the being of Almighty God." But let us not pick on the ignorant bias of the Tar Heel state.
Decorating your home, planning a fete and inviting over all for a dazzling get-together is tops with all. Spirits are also gifts of choice, and we are all ready to toast to a bigger and better year!
Reminding yourself that a lot of people are totally alone, with no one even to call or miss on Christmas, isn't necessarily going to cure homesickness. But spending time with the less fortunate may help.
