Christmas is a period for celebrating our relationships with family and friends—a time filled with nostalgia and sentimentality. Of course, for many people, it’s also a time of conspicuous consumption, even if this year in the face of a cost-of-living crisis, spending is expected to fall. But in times of uncertainty and anxiety for the…

If you decide to give a holiday tip, remember that it’s optional, so don’t give more than is appropriate, and keep in mind that there are other ways than a gift of cash to say “thank you.” Curated Caring There’s a fine line between being on a budget and being a Scrooge. The fear of…

The gift-giving season is upon us, so to help reduce your stress, we’ve created a list with sure-to-please suggestions. For Him (Courtesy of Kodiak Leather) Bring Everything Kodiak Yukon 30L Weekender Duffel $399, KodiakLeather.com Every guy needs a traditional duffel bag; this one combines plenty of room for clothes and personal items, and it fits…

After the 2020 holidays, which incurred different types of gatherings, many are looking to make 2021 better. Retailers expect sales to increase 3 percent from last year during November and December, according to the 2021 Holiday Report by NPD. At the same time, prices are on the rise: the consumer price index (pdf) rose 5.4…

NEW YORK—Many U.S. holiday shoppers, wary of spending time in stores during the latest surge of COVID-19 cases and nervous about packages not arriving before Christmas, were on a mission on Saturday: snatch up last-minute gifts fast or pick up online purchases in-store. The “Super Saturday” before Christmas is traditionally the busiest day of the…