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16 Actually Useful Gifts Your Friends And Family Will Thank You For

Put the body spray and shower gel gift set down.
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Madonna Gets Cosy With Santa As The Celebration Tour Takes A Chaotic (And Festive!) Turn

"Santa didn't know what he was getting himself into when he said yes to Madonna..."
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Why You Should Never Roast Carrots In Olive Oil

Rosemary Gill, director of Milk Street Cooking School, shares why.
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This Year's Christmas Number One Could Be A Song You've Never Even Heard

This year's festive chart battle includes classics from Wham!, Mariah Carey and The Pogues – as well as a new song by Eurovision's Sam Ryder.
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Single During The Holidays? 17 People Share Their Favourite Traditions

Single people (and formerly single folks!) share their favorite traditions.
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Merriam-Webster Is As Confused By Santa’s Reindeer Names As We Are

The dictionary had some tough questions – especially about Vixen, whose name can also mean “a sexually attractive woman.”
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I Spent My First Sober Christmas Alone. It Was The Best One I Ever Had.

"I was discharged after an eight-day admission for detox, and my first priority was getting through my upcoming holiday without any alcohol."
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6 Unexpected Signs Your Pub Pint Glass Is Actually Filthy

The grime isn't always visible.
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Mom Axed Christmas And Invented A New Holiday. We Doubted Her — But Now It’s Our Favourite Day.

A decade ago, my mother announced we were no longer celebrating Christmas. “Does anyone else think this is kind of crazy?” my brother asked.
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6 Stupid Holiday Food 'Rules' That Are Really Diets In Disguise

Eat what you want this season. The "healthy" rules you set to avoid weight gain may end up backfiring.
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