Holidays

Black Friday Sales: U.S. Retailers Report Strong Crowds

AP | ANNE D'INNOCENZIO | Posted 11.28.2009 | Business

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The nation's shoppers took advantage of deals on toys and TVs with some renewed vigor in stores and online on Black Friday after a year of concentrati...

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White House Christmas Tree Arrives

AP/ The Huffington Post | Posted 11.27.2009 | Style

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WASHINGTON -- The White House is now open for Christmas. First lady Michelle Obama, along with daughters Malia and Sasha, received the official Whi...

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5 Ways To Cope With Holiday Grief

intent.com | Posted 11.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Holidays, Depression, Dying, Grief, Thanksgiving, Death and Dying, Mourning, Coping, Losing-a-Loved-One, Loss, Holiday Season, Sadness, Anxiety, Gratitude, Death, Living News

Behind our holiday smiles and good wishes, many of us carry feelings of deep grief.� So how can we have a wonderful holiday if we are experiencing s...

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How To Green Your Holiday Meal

Avital Binshtock | Posted 11.26.2009 | Green

Read More: Pesticides, Organic Farming, Hanukkah, Soil, Turkey, Agriculture, Thanksgiving, Flowers, Green, Toxins, Soup Kitchen, Decor, Vegetables, Christmas, Dishwasher, Leftovers, Holidays, Holiday Season, Food Banks, Crops, Ecuador, Green Living, Reusable, Family Meals, Decorating, Imports, Menu, Organic Food, Fruit, Cornucopia, Colombia, Water, Environment, Tips, Homeless Shelters, Food, Decorating Tips, Green News

Working up a menu for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or another upcoming holiday? Here are three tips to help you be more environmentally responsible while planning that feast.

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Thanksgiving Parades: WATCH MACY'S PARADE (VIDEO)

AP/ The Huffington Post | By DEEPTI HAJELA | Posted 11.26.2009 | New York

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NEW YORK -- Giant balloons, floats, marching bands and clowns with confetti brought smiles to thousands of revelers Thursday eager to catch a glimpse ...

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HOME FOR THANKSGIVING

Beth Arnold | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Brent Arnold, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Love, Brothers and Sisters, Death, Family, Tennessee, Interior Design, New York City, Living News

GROWING UP IN Arkansas, we relished our Thanksgiving turkeys. Mother roasted them until the skin was crispy brown, and even the white meat was juicy. ...

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Teaching Gratitude

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Motivational Speaker, Holidays, Appreciation, Gratitude, Self-Help, Thanksgiving, Mike Robbins, Living News

I've been speaking and writing about gratitude for almost ten years now - and I'm still amazed at how challenging it can be for me to focus on what I'm grateful for at times.

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A Thanksgiving NOT To Remember

One For The Table | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living

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After starting my job as a junior advocate in November 1980, I received an invitation to have Thanksgiving dinner at the Industrial School for Boys.

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Secrets To Getting Through The Holiday Season

Karen Luniw | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Holiday Season, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Tips for Holiday Season, Preparing for the Holiday Season, Holiday Season Commentary, Family, Thanksgiving Tips, Living News

How does one get through the holiday season unscathed by the family biting sarcasm, the off-hand negative comments about your love life or lack of employment? Those unsaid, yet thick feelings of disapproval?

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons: Which Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS)

Posted 11.25.2009 | New York

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Turkey, sweet potatoes, football and... Snoopy? That's right, nothing says "Thanksgiving" quite like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ameri...

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Bloomingdale's Holiday Windows Unveiled (PHOTOS)

Posted 11.25.2009 | New York

Read More: Photos, Window Displays, Bloomingdale's, Slidepoll, Holidays, Bloomingdale's Windows, Holiday Season, New York News

Just like putting cookies out for Santa, stuffing stockings, and, for some, seeing a movie and eating Chinese food, the Bloomingdale's holiday-themed ...

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This Thanksgiving Remember the Immigrant, Pilgrim

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.25.2009 | Politics

The broken nature of America's immigration system is deeply felt during the holidays by millions in the United States who long to be reunited with their loved ones.

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9 Ways To Cut Waste This Holiday Season

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 11.26.2009 | Green

Read More: Sustainability, Green Living, Holidays, Green News

The holiday season produces a lot of waste. Household waste jumps an astounding 25 percent between Thanksgiving and the New Year, according to the EPA...

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Biting The Vampire Back: 8 Measures To Protect Your Vital Force

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living

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Let's refocus. What if we practiced removing attention from what drains us, and choose to take proactive steps towards what revitalizes?

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Sleep Better: How To Beat Holiday Jet Lag

health.com | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Holiday, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Holiday Travel, Insomnia, Sleep Study, Travel, Jetlag, Sleep Disorder, Family, Sleep, Exhaustion, Living News

The disruption to normal schedules caused by flying and especially jet lag can wreak havoc on sleep patterns....

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Thanksgiving: Pay it Forward

James M. Lynch | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Holiday Season, Predictions, Lifestyle, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Traditions, Thanksgiving Commentary, Love, Family, Living News

I asked our guests to consider what they would be thankful for in a year; what would be an accomplishment that they would have achieved, by being committed for the whole year.

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Not All The Turkeys Are In The Oven

Rick Horowitz | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Family Dinner, Thanksgiving and Family, Family Relationships, Holiday Dinners, Thanksgiving, Holiday Celebrations, Thanksgiving Commentary, Family Gatherings, Living News

The actual Thursday comes, and Uncle Theophilis is right back there, but so is every last other body in the entire family, and some who used to be but show up no matter the divorce.

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Happy Thanksgiving! This Year It Is No Longer Humiliating To Be Explaining Your Unemployment Around the Thanksgiving Table!

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 11.25.2009 | Media

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Losing your job is dreadful, no matter what the reason. In this journalist's mind, it is still better than health issues, divorce, or death -- but t...

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Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller Talk Seasonal Soirees

Posted 11.24.2009 | Style

Read More: Party Planning, Holiday Party, Holidays, Devi Kroell Party, Nicole Miller Party, Cynthia Rowley Party, Peter Som Party, Style News

By Samantha Critchell, AP NEW YORK (AP) - Fashion designers know how to party. But while some count on the trendiest new nightspot to deliver a goo...

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Pew: Recession Brings Many Young Adults Back To The Nest

Pew Research Center's Social and Demographic Trends Project | Wendy Wang & Rich Morin | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Money, Pew Study, Economy, Economic Crisis, Pew, Parenting, Recession, Family, Living News

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center finds that 13% of parents with grown children say one of their adult sons or daughters has moved back home in the past year.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Gets New Route

AP | DEEPTI HAJELA | Posted 11.23.2009 | New York

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NEW YORK — It won't be just the balloons, marching bands and floats on display in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The laws of physics...

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How To Avoid Holiday Overeating

latimes.com | Rosie Mestel and Ben Harder | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Turkey, Thanksgiving, Gravy, Diet, Alcohol Consumption, Obesity, Feasting, Overeating, Wellness, Overweight, Holiday, Calories, Health, Willpower, Nutrition, Alcohol, Holiday News, Living News

Fill up on the vegetables. Skip the pumpkin pie, or at least the whipped cream. Forgo the gravy; go really easy on the stuffing. And just say no to al...

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The Real Thanksgiving Day -- Our Presidents Explain

Dr. Peter Breggin | Posted 11.23.2009 | Politics

Read More: Holidays, Peter Breggin, Thanksgiving Day, George Washington, Franklin Dr. Roosevelt, U. S. Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, Native Americans, God, Gratitude, Politics News

By looking at what our most revered presidents have said about the meaning of Thanksgiving, we can get a better idea of the purpose of our national holiday.

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Top 10 New Radical Gifts

Julia Moulden | Posted 11.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Nfb, Oprah, Kanye West, Emma Thompson, Careers, North South Project, Giving, Gifts, Love, Peace, Joy, The Giving Life, Holiday News, Living News

My favourite New Radical gift ideas might just come in handy. Hopefully you'll find something for the hearts, minds, and souls of the ones you love.

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Regifting: Green Giving This Holiday Season

thedailygreen.com | Posted 11.20.2009 | Green

Read More: Presents, Recycling, Holidays, Regifting, Green Living, Recycle...Regift, Recycleregift, Holiday, Holiday News, Green News

Before you flash the plastic, consider shopping at home for the holidays this year. Shop your closets, cabinets and plastic storage bins. Browse your ...

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