New Year's Eve 2011
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Gifts
Gift guide: Ideas for the celebrity- and pop culture-obsessed
Present possibilities, from the I Am T-Pain microphone to a plush Lil’ Sebastian.
2011 Travel Gift Guide
The Post’s Travel writers suggest presents designed for the jet setter in your family and friends.
Foodie gifts for $25 (or less!)
You’re sure to wow with these gift ideas from kitchen gadgets to ingredients and suggestions for hosts and hostesses.
20 gift ideas for the home for under $50
The holidays have officially arrived, which means it’s time to start gift shopping. We’ve done the legwork for you.
Kids pick the best holiday toys
KidsPost asked students at 10 Washington area kids to put almost 100 toys to the test.
Food & Recipes
Dazzling holiday cookie recipes
Our collection of holiday cookie recipes has something for everyone.
Irresistible holiday candy recipes
Fill out your dessert spread with these bite-sized treats.
Remembering Pappy’s pierogi
A family’s annual cooking sessions mean more than a good meal.
The chocolate bar has been raised
Sourced: David Hagedorn finds out what goes into confections made by two area companies.
Secrets to a perfect pie crust
Pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac shares a few tips, from good butter to a pre-cooked filling.
Activities and Events
Washington region ski resorts
A list of the vital information — where, what and how much — on resorts within a few hours’ drive of the D.C. area.
Ugly sweater parties: Origin of the sarcastic trend
Who is to blame — or thank — for the pervasive trend of the ugly sweater party?
Tell us about your holiday traditions
What annual traditions get you in the holiday spirit? Read about some of the Going Out Guide staff’s favorites and share yours.
Mark your calendars for New Year’s Eve
What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Local clubs are already announcing their lineups.
Seasonal Survival
A family holiday survival guide
Ideas for how to deal with the most vexing family issues during the holiday season.
Don’t let seasonal overload ruin the holidays
Learning to say ‘no’ lessens holiday stress, says a professional organizer.
Derek Blasberg keeps it ‘classy’ for the holidays
We talked with the expert on how one can present one’s best self during the month of December.
Skip the Christmas tree lot for a fresh-cut fir, spruce or pine
There’s nothing like the woodsy scent of a freshly cut evergreen tree at Christmas. And for some people, picking a tree at the corner lot just doesn’t do it.
Which holiday movie are you?
Celebritology’s Jen Chaney helps you figure out which Christmas classic is your on-screen kindred spirit.
Not such a ‘Wonderful Life’ for Zuzu
After the brief movie career in which she starred as Zuzu in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Karolyn Grimes led a life that helped her appreciate George Bailey’s desperation.
Review: Laughing with and at ‘The Muppets’
“The Muppets” is a movie with an entertaining identity crisis. You’ll laugh at it and with it at the same time.
Kal Penn and John Cho on 3D movies: What’s your take?
The stars of “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” share their thoughts on 3D movies. But having seen “Harold & Kumar,” do you agree?
Time to deck the hallways
House Calls’ Holiday Edition shows how to give your hallways some holiday cheer.
A warm holiday welcome
House Calls’ Holiday Edition shows how to deck out your front door for the holidays.
Deck the hall: Christmas decorating advice
Where to find a tree, how to safely string lights and more resources for holiday preparation.
Three fears of holiday hosting
Is it the money, the space or the intimidation factor that’s keeping you from entertaining? All three? Oh, dear, read on.
Holiday News
- Who gets credit for ‘Auld Lang Syne’?
- Union Temple celebrates Kwanzaa
- After-holiday bargains
- A Christmas tree’s remarkable journey
- Wonderful Christmas Time: Christmas song countdown
- Senate’s Secret Santas deliver
- Holiday cards: To send or not?
- Spielberg fails to stop Christmas in Richmond
- Post Office to Christmas carolers: Please leave
- ‘Christmas in Washington’ concert
On Faith
Charity & Giving
- Video: Fundly CEO on how to maximize holiday donations
- Donate to charity and everyone wins
- Paypal and Regretsy start Internet fight
- D.C. group hosts holiday fundraiser
- Food pantries strain under swelling demand
- Helping during the holidays
- Donations during the holidays
- Where to volunteer in Northern Virginia
Holiday Advice
Miss Manners: Too many Happy New Year’s calls make one family unhappy
Her husband, a sheriff’s deputy, had to be at work at 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day, and she needs to keep her phone on because her disabled mother may need her. So the numerous phoned-in wishes were met with a grumble.
Miss Manners: Holiday sympathy is not something to court
The Gentle Reader is having a very unmerry pity party, and doesn’t understand why others don’t want to join in.
Miss Manners: Santa look-alike is short on holiday cheer
He’s old, he’s portly, he has a white beard. You better watch out — he’s sick of the Santa remarks.
Miss Manners: Formal Dress 101: A seminar for men
What does it mean if an invitation says an event is black tie? What about white tie? And what about such terms as “festive attire”?
Should I buy my boss a gift?
The answers to most holiday questions are pretty clear-cut. But what about gifts at work?
Ask Amy: Holiday houseguests: The more, the messier
A golden rule for visitors who stay for days: Leave the house cleaner than when you entered.
Holiday Videos
NYC tests New Year's confetti
Holiday Contests
Holiday Wrapping Paper Contest: A wrap up
Find out who created your favorite wrap design and what the judges liked about the 12 finalists’ artwork. Plus, check out our “adorable mentions.” Read about the finalists: 'Holiday designs with a twist’
Holiday Crafts Contest: Meet the winners
Elizabeth Tung’s paper star made with gold metallic thread won the annual contest.
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