I've had at least three relationships break up right before Christmas, so for those of you heading into the holidays à deux, take this quiz to see if your relationship will survive.

Like Scrooge himself, I need to go back in time in order to understand my appreciation of the story. Long before cell phones, Buffy and fully receded hairlines, I once played Tiny Tim in a touring production of the show with Theatre New Brunswick.

For me, my doubts about Santa set in when I was around seven or eight. It was in the throes of the Ethiopian famine, when the Band Aid song "Do They Know Its Christmas?" was constantly on the radio. Looking at the pictures of all these starving children, it hit me that, of course there isn't a Santa.

Why is that first festive drink so cheering -- and why can't you stop there? And what exactly makes you feel so dreadful the morning after? As the Chr...

Porchetta traditionally comprises a whole pork loin and belly, but roasting only the shoulder is definitely more practical in your home's kitchen. The...

Leftovers camps can be divided rather neatly into two sections: people who will gnaw at the bone for days to come, and those who can't wait to dump ev...

Who wouldn't want a box of puppies for Christmas? We're not sure what we love more: the stunning decorations or adorable puppies unleashed on this...

Anonymous donors in the United States are paying off the layaway accounts of strangers, buying the toys and games set aside by impoverishe...

Are your family gatherings like Norman Rockwell paintings or Picasso portraits? If they're the latter, you may find these tips helpful.

For those who have harmonious relationships with our families, the idea of sitting around the dinner table for a holiday meal brings up feelings of ex...

By: Laura-Beth Cotter Picture this scenario: you are going for a bite to eat with your loved one. After you primp your hair and throw on a fabu...

Teenagers want to do, well, everything, but they can't -- 'cause they're still teens. They do, however, have a ton of time on their hands. That's why ...

WARNING: Video above contains violent images and sexual references. What started as a sweet attempt to convince children to behave for Santa has tu...

What would you buy your loved ones for the holidays if you had unlimited funds? After all, right after togetherness and family time, this season is ab...

These days, it can feel like we eat technology for breakfast, dine with it for lunch and cradle it to sleep at night. But most of us don't mind. Most ...