After his wife was diagnosed with cancer in 2012, one 20-year Montebello school teacher made the “most difficult choice of [his] life” to walk away from his livelihood in order to take care of her, a choice he says led him down a new path to spread joy in his community. “It’s like a special…

Start a new family tradition—or expand on an existing one—by crafting this year’s presents, ornaments, and more. You don’t have to be particularly artistic to have the best holiday season ever with these easy, do-it-yourself projects suitable for a wide variety of ages, starting with a popcorn garland for the Christmas tree. Fun for the…

A disillusioned young man encounters a variety of characters that help him regain a sense of hope and optimism during a cold and lonely Christmas Eve. Originally broadcast in 1994 as Lifetime Television’s first original holiday movie. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films:…

Enjoy three hours of a glowing fireplace with acoustic Christmas music in this ambient fireplace film. Brilliant flames and glowing coals paired with calm and soft instrumental hymns create the perfect holiday ambiance. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch…

Tipping or giving a gratuity during the holiday season is common. And although there are no set rules on how to tip, a gratuity is appropriate for anyone who provides a regular service. But you want to keep the holiday budget, so plan on who and how much to tip. There is certain tipping etiquette….

Water Wells for Africa founder Kurt Dahlin discovered decades ago how harmful the generational impact of contaminated sources was in Southeast Africa. In 1994, he visited the country of Malawi as part of a humanitarian mission regarding refugees who were fleeing there from Mozambique, which was embroiled in a civil war. “I discovered the terrible…

WASHINGTON—“We the People” is Jill Biden’s holiday theme with White House decorations designed for “the people” to see themselves in the tree ornaments, mantel displays, mirrors, and do-it-yourself creations that have turned the mansion’s public spaces into a winter wonderland. “The soul of our nation is, and has always been, ‘We the People,’” the first…

Musical engagement can improve overall well-being and health, decreasing anxiety and improving mood. This is the conclusion of research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The researchers found that music could prevent an estimated 800,000 avoidable deaths annually. They also found that engaging with music induces an emotional response that has a physiological component. Any…

This film is only available in the United States and Canada because of territorial licensing. Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a holiday for remembering the Pilgrims and the Indians. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many…

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, after the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting showed central bank officials agreed that smaller rate hikes would likely be appropriate “soon.” The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3 percent. The Nasdaq composite closed 1 percent higher. Long-term…