The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who passed away on Feb. 23, ...

Time to undeck the halls? With Christmas in the rearview, an age-old debate has reentered the chat: when should you take down your seasonal decor? It ultimately comes down to personal preference. For ...

We all know the words of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” even though we may not remember how many lords are leaping or ladies dancing. But what many of us do not realize is that the 12 days do not lead up ...

Days of Our Lives moved its Christmas celebration to December 26 and now it seems it’s about to ignore New Year’s Eve. Instead, Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 12-29-25 promise a ...

It’s the holiday season, and what investors would probably like more than some spiked eggnog on Christmas morning are stocks that can be big winners in the new year.

A look at the lobbyists whose work helps ensure the very things that define the holiday. ‘Tis the season. After another long year, it’s finally time to relax, spend some time with family, and catch ...

On the first day of Christmas, astrology gave to me... 12 zodiac signs doing the most Getty The holidays are full of traditions, but few are as instantly recognizable as the "12 Days of Christmas." ...

The 12 days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day, December 25, and end on January 6. This period leads up to the Epiphany, which celebrates the manifestation of Jesus to the world. The tradition of ...

Christmas Day is a bit like the challenge of children at play: “Ready or not, here I come.” Though those of us who celebrate the holiday have many ministry projects to complete, presents to wrap, ...

In a curious historical twist, the “Twelve days of Christmas” are actually the days of revelry that followed the 25th. The preceding period, Advent, was traditionally a fast, not unlike Lent. When and ...