http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/HolidaysFind stories, videos, and photos about Holidays from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:31:22 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Holidays14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Holidays from CNN.com.http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20317604,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20317604,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe TV mom and her kids escape the cameras for a night of candy and costumesThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:09:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20317562,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20317562,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnHalloween isn't over for the star, who arrives in Japan with jewelry dangling from his chinWed, 04 Nov 2009 20:09:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20316629,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20316629,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnShe's happy with her "sexy and fun" choices - but might steal one more from sister KhloeSun, 01 Nov 2009 12:48:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20316593,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20316593,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe Late Night host sends up the brooding heartthrob - just in time for HalloweenSat, 31 Oct 2009 02:09:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20315353,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20315353,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnFrom Speidi's Jon and Kate mashup to Ellen's Oprah tribute, check out the silly and spooky Halloween getups of the stars!Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/10/29/haunted.houses.thriving/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/10/29/haunted.houses.thriving/index.html#cnnSTCTextMost businesses would hate to see their customers running out their doors, but in one suburban strip mall near Denver, Colorado, they are chasing the customers away -- with a chainsaw.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:02:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/29/halloween.calories.safety/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/29/halloween.calories.safety/index.html#cnnSTCTextHalloween is creeping up on us -- and as kids anticipate the occasion with excitement bordering on mania, parents often express concern.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:42:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/30/news/economy/halloween_costumes/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/30/news/economy/halloween_costumes/index.htmIn a year marked by some shocking celebrity deaths, Halloween feels even more macabre.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/29/tea.leoni.unicef/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/29/tea.leoni.unicef/index.html#cnnSTCTextI grew up under the impression that I was the best trick-or-treater in the whole wide world, because my grandmother invented it!Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:09:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20316272,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20316272,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnTell us if the talk show host pulls it offThu, 29 Oct 2009 23:08:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20315013,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20315013,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnRather than fight the inevitable, the late informercial king's son holds a contestMon, 26 Oct 2009 02:27:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20315071,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20315071,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe comedian will celebrate Archie's birthday with a new episode of her Nickelodeon show, The Mighty B!Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/24/rudy.ruiz.alien.halloween.costume/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/24/rudy.ruiz.alien.halloween.costume/index.html#cnnSTCTextThis is always a frightful time of year, but this year it got a bit scarier.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:29:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/illegal.immigrant.costume/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/illegal.immigrant.costume/index.html#cnnSTCTextImmigrant rights activists are calling on U.S. retailers to stop selling two controversial "Illegal Alien" costumes that have surfaced for Halloween, saying the outfits are a broadside attack on illegal immigrants.Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/08/26/labor.day.weekend.aaa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/08/26/labor.day.weekend.aaa/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe struggling travel industry may be seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/03/survivor.rob.amber.parents/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/03/survivor.rob.amber.parents/index.html#cnnSTCTextThey survived two seasons apiece on both CBS's "Survivor" and "The Amazing Race" and even their own Fox reality show, "Rob and Amber: Against the Odds." Now Amber and Rob Mariano are taking on their most daunting challenge yet -- parenthood.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:22:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20295486,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20295486,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn"Boston" Rob and Amber Mariano welcomed daughter Lucia Rose on the Fourth of JulyMon, 03 Aug 2009 16:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/23/polis.health/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/23/polis.health/index.html#cnnSTCTextThis Fourth of July weekend, I traveled across my district and attended a wide array of events as diverse as our population itself in celebration of our great nation's birth. I held a town hall on health care reform and taught an adult English as a second language class at the University of Colorado.Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/06/01/newyork.events/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/06/01/newyork.events/index.html#cnnSTCTextThere's always something happening in the city that never sleeps, but if you're in New York at the right time you'll get to see New Yorkers coming together for one of the city's big annual events.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:56:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/frank_deford/01/28/SuperBowl/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/frank_deford/01/28/SuperBowl/index.htmlSo much has changed in my lifetime -- except perhaps one important thing: the very calendar we live our lives by.Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/12/22/mhi.seven.ways.ruin.christmas/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/12/22/mhi.seven.ways.ruin.christmas/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you're thinking of pulling the plug on Christmas cheer, we can help change your mind. These simple solutions to holiday woes will take you from Scrooge to Santa in a snap.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:51:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/12/10/o.free.spirits.invent.holidays/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/12/10/o.free.spirits.invent.holidays/index.html#cnnSTCTextI grew up in suburban New Jersey as a Jewish boy surrounded by Christians, and so I developed a severe case of Christmas envy. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:43:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/18/news/christmas.trees.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/18/news/christmas.trees.fortune/index.htmWith the economy tanking, it may not be a surprise that nuisance crimes like petty theft and vandalism are on the rise. But even police departments are scratching their heads over the latest hot loot: Christmas trees.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:03:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/18/holiday.myths/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/18/holiday.myths/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe holiday season is a great time for family, friends, and well, old wives' tales: Who hasn't been told to wear a hat because you lose the most heat from your head? Or to keep kids away from poisonous poinsettias?Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:18:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/10/news/economy/holiday_air_travel/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/10/news/economy/holiday_air_travel/index.htmFewer air travelers are expected for the upcoming holiday season compared to last year, but planes will still be crowded because the airlines are cutting back on flights, according to industry reports.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:18:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/01/news/economy/cyber_monday/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/01/news/economy/cyber_monday/index.htmThe online holiday shopping season unofficially began Monday, with analysts expecting a flat performance versus last year in the face of the weak U.S. economy.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:24:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/01/markets/thebuzz/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/01/markets/thebuzz/index.htmHappy Cyber Monday! If the crowds on Black Friday were any indication, it looks like consumers will be busy surfing the Web for deep discounts as well.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:51:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/27/mf.thanksgiving.food.reasons/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/27/mf.thanksgiving.food.reasons/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen Americans sit down with their families for Thanksgiving dinner, most of us will probably gorge ourselves on the same traditional Thanksgiving menu, with turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie taking up the most real estate on our plates. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:52:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/25/dogs.and.toxins/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/25/dogs.and.toxins/index.html#cnnSTCTextOur dog Tilly loves the holiday season. Turkey for Thanksgiving. Brisket for Hanukkah. Ham for Christmas and pot roast for New Year's. With so much food moving around the house and visitors who generously -- and covertly -- feed her under the table, Tilly has always been a happy dog during the season of giving.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:51:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/11/24/hm.holiday.economy.spending.guilt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/11/24/hm.holiday.economy.spending.guilt/index.html#cnnSTCTextThere won't be any brightly wrapped packages under Annette Peterson's Christmas tree this year.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:58:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/24/news/economy/malls_blackfriday/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/24/news/economy/malls_blackfriday/index.htmIn five short days, it could be the beginning of the end for some of the nation's malls.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/19/cl.healthy.thanksgiving.food/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/19/cl.healthy.thanksgiving.food/index.html#cnnSTCTextThanksgiving marks the beginning of a season where eating is central to the festivities. While it's also the season of indulgence, it's easy to plan a holiday meal that's delicious and healthful. Whether you're serving two or 20, these guidelines will help make sure your big dinner is a success. Follow our tips for making smart choices at the market, in the kitchen, and at the table.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:58:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/11/18/bush.air.travel/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/11/18/bush.air.travel/index.html#cnnSTCTextCorridors of military airspace will be temporarily opened to commercial airliners during the holiday season in an effort to alleviate heavy traffic, President Bush announced Tuesday.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:30:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/studentnews/11/09/one.sheet.veterans.day/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/studentnews/11/09/one.sheet.veterans.day/index.html#cnnSTCTextOn November 11, Americans pay tribute to everyone who has served in the U.S. military. But why was this particular date chosen, and how does this holiday differ from Memorial Day?Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:40:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1855555,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1855555,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsAmid the economic woes, stores aren't waiting for Black Friday to start offering holiday bargainsSat, 01 Nov 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/07/02/news/economy/military_airspace/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/07/02/news/economy/military_airspace/index.htmThe U.S. military will open up airspace for commercial air travel during the Independence Day weekend to relieve congestion, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:44:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1815936,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1815936,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsMany argue that national recognition for a holiday marking the end of slavery is long overdue. But so was the June 19 mass emancipation it commemoratesThu, 19 Jun 2008 02:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/23/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/23/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htmTravelers taking to the road this Memorial Day weekend face soaring costs as prices at the pump continued their record run Friday.Fri, 23 May 2008 17:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/15/news/economy/aaa_travel/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/15/news/economy/aaa_travel/index.htmFor the first time since just after the Sept. 11 attacks, Americans plan to drive less on Memorial Day weekend than they did the year before, with high gasoline prices in a weak economy a prime reason, according to a AAA study released Thursday.Thu, 15 May 2008 16:16:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1723811,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1723811,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsFriday, March 21, is the mother of all holidays, a once-in-a-millennium event, the convergence of seemingly all creeds, a rush hour of the godsWed, 19 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/10/news/economy/retail_sales/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/10/news/economy/retail_sales/index.htmRetailers reported deep declines in their December sales Thursday, reflecting a 2007 holiday shopping season that is turning out to be one of the weakest in years.Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:36:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/24/holidays.mixed/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/24/holidays.mixed/index.html#cnnSTCTextSome call it the December dilemma: If you're a couple with different religious beliefs, what do you do with the holidays?Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:10:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/27/news/christmas_heart_attacks.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/27/news/christmas_heart_attacks.fortune/index.htmHere's a holiday gift worth leaving off your wish list: the "Merry Christmas coronary" -- a phrase coined by researchers who say that death rates from heart attack, stroke and other non-heart related causes spike this time of year.Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:14:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/18/news/economy/nrf_holidayupdate/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/18/news/economy/nrf_holidayupdate/index.htmSome 35 million Americans have yet to start shopping for holiday gifts - meaning that the next seven days could make or break many retailers' Christmas season.Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:49:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/07/news/economy/jobs_outlook/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/07/news/economy/jobs_outlook/index.htmA generally modest November employment report is due Friday from the Labor Department, and don't be surprised to find weakness in an area where you'd expect strength this time of year: the local shopping mall.Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/04/meaningful.chanukah/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/04/meaningful.chanukah/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you are overwhelmed by the thought of the upcoming seasons or wish for more meaning to your holiday, Sandra Magsamen, author of "Living Artfully," shares creative and artful ways to keep the "happy" in all the holidays and to make the season merry and bright.Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/11/21/thanksgiving.traditions.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/11/21/thanksgiving.traditions.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrom secrets whispered at the kids' table to favorite toasts among the adults, Thanksgiving is a time to make memories and merriment, and each family celebrates the holiday a little differently.Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:17:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1685032,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1685032,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsAmerica's Thanksgiving Day traditions include football games, parades, big dinners -- and a lot of Web surfing. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/homestyle/11/01/christmas.trees/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/homestyle/11/01/christmas.trees/index.html#cnnSTCTextChristmas comes but once a year, and picking out the perfect tree to jolly up the living room is a family ritual full of fun and promise. But with all the different types of trees out there, it's hard to know which one is right for your holiday display. And knowing how to keep it green and fragrant once you deck it out is a talent that eludes many a yuletide reveler. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/06/30/fourth.numbers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/06/30/fourth.numbers/index.html#cnnSTCTextWednesday, Americans will celebrate Independence Day with picnics, parades and pyrotechnics. And with the population at more than 300 million, there will be a lot of all three.Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/12/14/shopping.tips/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/12/14/shopping.tips/index.htmlLong lines, crowded stores and parking lots filled to the brim are only some of the challenges holiday shoppers face in the winter months.Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:38:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/12/12/Dobbs.Dec13/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/12/12/Dobbs.Dec13/index.htmlMerry Christmas! That's right, Merry Christmas. Whether you're Christian, Jewish, Muslim, agnostic, pagan, barbarian or whatever, Merry Christmas!Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:23:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/11/28/tbr.numbers.tree/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/11/28/tbr.numbers.tree/index.htmlIn a tradition dating back 117 years, the White House has taken delivery of its annual Christmas Tree, a Douglas fir from Pennsylvania. The tree will sit in the White House's Blue Room where its decoration will be orchestrated by First Lady Laura Bush.Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:03:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/11/26/shopping.emails/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/11/26/shopping.emails/index.html'Tis the season to be jolly, and it's also the time to go shopping for many Americans. From California to the Carolinas, Americans are braving crowds and long lines in stores as they gear up for a holiday season that seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year.Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:54:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/11/09/news/companies/walmart_christmas/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/11/09/news/companies/walmart_christmas/index.htmWal-Mart has told its employees that it's OK to once again greet shoppers by saying "Merry Christmas" this holiday season instead of the generic "Happy Holidays."Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:26:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/11/01/holiday.travel.overview/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/11/01/holiday.travel.overview/index.htmlMore travelers will be trying to get into fewer airline seats over the holidays, travel analysts said, and more might choose to drive to see family and friends.Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:56:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/10/29/holiday.travel.overview/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/10/29/holiday.travel.overview/index.htmlMore travelers will be trying to get into fewer airline seats over the holidays, travel analysts said, and more might choose to drive to see family and friends.Sun, 29 Oct 2006 21:25:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/07/03/fourth.messages/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/07/03/fourth.messages/index.html(CNN) -- Many Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and patriotic displays of red, white and blue, just as the founding fathers commemorated the Fourth of July at the end of the Revolutionary War.Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/02/16/washingtons.birthday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/02/16/washingtons.birthday/index.htmlOn the third Monday in February, schools and banks close, federal buildings shut down, and a deluge of advertisements for three-day sales overwhelm even the avid shopper. What's the occasion? Well, that depends on whom you ask - and where you live.Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:14:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/30/technology/online_shopping/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/30/technology/online_shopping/index.htmDid you do most of your holiday shopping online this year? Join the club.Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:21:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/29/technology/online_shopping/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/29/technology/online_shopping/index.htmDid most of your holiday shopping online this year? Join the club.Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:10:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/14/news/economy/holiday_update/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/14/news/economy/holiday_update/index.htmWith 10 days left until Christmas, some retail experts are saying that holiday sales could come in surprisingly weak this year unless consumers step on it, and soon.Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:51:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/13/commentary/pluggedin_fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/13/commentary/pluggedin_fortune/index.htmYou'd never know it from a trip to the mall, but big retailers are waging a war against Christmas.Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:28:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/12/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/12/pf/saving/willis_tips/index.htmAre you nervous about your upcoming company holiday party? Not sure if you should go? What to wear? Afraid of the boss?Mon, 12 Dec 2005 15:35:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/28/news/economy/annie/fortune_annie112805/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/28/news/economy/annie/fortune_annie112805/index.htmU.S. companies send out more pink slips in the fourth quarter than at any other time of year. Here's how managers can soften the blow. Plus, how to keep office parties from getting too rowdy. Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:25:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/27/news/economy/holiday_shopping/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/27/news/economy/holiday_shopping/index.htmRetail sales are expected to jump 22 percent to nearly $28 billion over the Thanksgiving weekend, a retail group said Sunday, which would be a welcome relief to stores worried about a sluggish start to the holiday shopping season on Black Friday.Sun, 27 Nov 2005 19:35:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/26/news/economy/holiday_shopping/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/26/news/economy/holiday_shopping/index.htmBargain-hungry holiday shoppers eagerly charged up their credit and debit cards on Black Friday as total U.S. spending on Visa branded cards jumped 14 percent to $3.9 billion, the credit card company said Saturday.Sat, 26 Nov 2005 21:19:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/17/news/economy/black_friday/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/17/news/economy/black_friday/index.htmAs Black Friday goes, so goes the entire holiday shopping season, right?Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:32:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/16/news/fortune500/blackfriday_gimmicks/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/11/16/news/fortune500/blackfriday_gimmicks/index.htmRetailers must be nervous this holiday season. And that's good news for shoppers.Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:34:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/11/10/extra.veterans.day/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/11/10/extra.veterans.day/index.htmlOn November 11, Americans pay tribute to everyone who has served in the U.S. military. But why was this particular date chosen, and how does this holiday differ from Memorial Day?Thu, 10 Nov 2005 15:39:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/28/news/economy/halloween/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/28/news/economy/halloween/index.htmRetailers are in for a treat this Halloween season.Wed, 28 Sep 2005 13:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/09/01/extra.labor.day/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/09/01/extra.labor.day/index.htmlHere are some facts about Labor Day and the working people whom it honors.Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:59:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/05/17/news/economy/fathers_day/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/05/17/news/economy/fathers_day/index.htmDads may receive plenty of cards, electronics, books and CDs this Father's Day, but they won't receive as much as mom did on her special day, according to a new survey tracking consumer behavior related to the holiday.Tue, 17 May 2005 13:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/29/holiday.weight/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/29/holiday.weight/index.htmlThe holiday season may bring gifts and good tidings, but it will also deliver calorie-laden feasts, leftovers and snacks that add up to small but significant weight gains that resound well into the new year.Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:24:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/28/news/economy/holiday_spending/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/28/news/economy/holiday_spending/index.htmShoppers unabashedly whipped out their credit cards over the 2004 holiday shopping season, according to the leading issuers MasterCard and Visa, as sales remained robust right up to Christmas Eve.Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:25:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/LAW/12/27/schoolreligion/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/LAW/12/27/schoolreligion/index.htmlThanks to a last-minute court ruling, Jonathan Morgan was able to share the religious origin of the candy cane with his elementary-school classmates at this year's winter-break party at Thomas Elementary School in Plano, Texas.Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:54:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/26/news/economy/holiday_sales/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/26/news/economy/holiday_sales/index.htmDid holiday procrastinators come through in time to give retailers a much-needed last-minute sales boost?Sun, 26 Dec 2004 22:57:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/books/12/13/holiday.cookbooks/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/books/12/13/holiday.cookbooks/index.htmlAs the holiday season approaches and party planning begins, the season's new cookbooks provide a variety of delectable bites that will make your family gatherings unforgettable.Mon, 13 Dec 2004 21:16:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/12/03/holiday.happiness/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/12/03/holiday.happiness/index.htmlOK -- You've finished your holiday shopping before Halloween, you've repeatedly listened to Adam Sandler's "Chanukah Song" to the point it's not that funny anymore and you're starting to eat candy canes for dinner. There are only a few more weeks to indulge your thirst for holiday cheer. What do you do?Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:55:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/01/commentary/wastler/wastler/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/01/commentary/wastler/wastler/index.htmCheck out the latest Christmas tree numbers and chances are you'll be a little sad.Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:42:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/US/11/24/thanksgiving.reader.vignettes/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/US/11/24/thanksgiving.reader.vignettes/index.htmlAs Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we asked readers to send us their Turkey Day travel tales and thoughts on this special holiday. Here are some of their submissions. Some responses have been edited for clarity and length.Wed, 24 Nov 2004 23:04:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/10/28/real_estate/buying_selling/holiday/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/10/28/real_estate/buying_selling/holiday/index.htmAs temperatures come down and holiday decorations go up, homebuyers and sellers in most parts of the country turn their attention away from real estate.Thu, 28 Oct 2004 19:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/28/news/economy/nrf_halloween/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/28/news/economy/nrf_halloween/index.htmRetailers will be "goblin" up sales this Halloween as consumers are expected to spend a little bit extra on scary costumes and tasty treats.Tue, 28 Sep 2004 11:14:00 EDT