Recipes for New Year’s brunch
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Try a dish of Hoppin’ John or pork hash to start off the new year.
Welcoming wreaths
In the District and Old Town Alexandria, residents open their doors to holiday cheer with greenery, bows and more.
Ye Olde Yule Log blazes no more
For more than 50 years, it was one of the quirky miracles of D.C. holidays. For now, at least, it’s gone.
Wrapping paper contest winners
View finalists and adorable mentions from the Weekend and Going Out Guide wrapping paper contest.
A week-long celebration
For many African-American families, the holidays aren’t complete without Kwanzaa.
Yes, in Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
For more than 30 years, Santa Claus has listened to children’s Christmas wishes at the Merrifield Garden Center.
Creepy crawly holidays: 9 bugs a-leaping
To help us stay at our healthiest as we make our way through parties, here are nine tips on how to avoid nine common germs.
Celebrating Christmas around the globe
From Christian services to polar bear club swims, people mark the holiday in a multitude of ways.
Holiday Crafts Contest 2012
You can help choose the winner of the 2012 Holiday Crafts Contest by casting your vote.
Holiday cookies: Share photos of your sweet creations
Get a head start on the festivities by uploading a photo of your favorite holiday cookie — extra points if you made the cookie yourself.
National Christmas Tree lighting
The first family participates in the ceremony outside the White House.
Thanksgiving breaks Instagram records
The photo-sharing site saw more uploads Thursday than on any day in its two-year history.
Stuck on holiday shopping ideas? Head to your social networks.
Social networks can offer gift ideas and ways to collaborate on big-ticket items.
Holiday Fiction Issue: ‘Care and Feeding’
A child’s flight, a mother’s balancing act. A short story by Carolyn Parkhurst, the author of “The Dogs of Babel.”
What not to buy this holiday season
’Tis the season for consumer spending, but there are some items you simply must skip.
(Brett Schreckengost / PHOTO BY BRETT SCHRECKENGOST)
Time to hit the slopes
Ski Guide 2012 | Regional resort information, a ski patrol ride-along and more.
Gifts
Gift Guide: Ideas for everyone
EXPRESS | Dash to local stores and hip Web sites to score loot for all the characters on your list.
Entertainment
New Year’s Eve 2012: Parties with no cover charges or hassles
Don’t want to deal with overcrowded, overpriced parties on Dec. 31? These events are the way to go.
Decorating & Entertaining
The art of holiday decoration and flower design
No foil-wrapped poinsettias for Sarah von Pollaro, who finds her muse from the National Gallery.
On Faith
Why (or how) should Muslim Americans ‘celebrate’ Christmas?
Serving mankind is a part of a Muslim’s faith, says author.
Activities and Events
Tom Sietsema: Give yourself the gift of a break this holiday
You need to get out. Here’s where to go.
Holiday Advice
Real-world holiday weight-control tips
How three people who’ve shed a lot of weight keep the pounds off this time of year.
Holiday Videos
Tips to make holiday travel a breeze
The Washington Post’s Robert “Dr. Gridlock” Thomson speaks with AAA MidAtlantic’s Lon Anderson about how Americans are travelling this holiday season and advice for a quick and safe trip.
Worst buys this holiday season
Style reporter Katherine Boyle lets us in on the worst ways to spend our money this holiday shopping season.
Obama family lights National Christmas Tree
VIDEO | President Obama, first lady Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in front of the White House.
Boehner hosts Capitol tree lighting
VIDEO | The speaker of the House gets help from an Eagle Scout to light the Colorado-grown evergreen.
White House unveils Christmas decorations
Michelle Obama hosted military families at the White House on Wednesday to unveil the Christmas decorations, which included the traditional White House gingerbread house.
Make your own White House holiday decor
The Washington Post’s Jura Koncius talks with the White house Chief Floral Designer about two holiday decorations that can be made at home.
White House tradition saves turkeys from the dinner table
VIDEO | In a tradition that has saved turkeys named everything from “Cider” to “Liberty,” every year the president pardons two turkeys from being eaten on Thanksgiving in an official White House ceremony.
Smoking turkey with Jim Shahin
Just in time for the holidays, Washington Post BBQ Columnist shows how to smoke a turkey
Thanksgiving mashed potato tricks
Washington Post food editor Bonnie Benwick brings some tips of the trade to The Fold set and shows us how to bring our best mashed potatoes to the Thanksgiving table.
