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Live Online Holiday Programs (All Times EST)

Live Online helps you through the holidays! Our regular hosts come online for discussions devoted the holidays -- from gift shopping to wine choosing to safe turkey cooking. Also, special events with noted entertaining specialists -- like B. Smith -- ensure you a stress-free (or, at least a little less stressful) holiday season.

Need more ideas for the holiday? Find entertaining help, recipes, gift ideas, decorating suggestions and more on the Home & Garden Holiday Guide.


Upcoming Discussions: Friday, Dec. 21
11 a.m.: Holiday Traveling: John White of the Maryland Aviation Administration takes questions on new security measures and gives advice to holiday travelers.

Transcripts: Thursday, Dec. 20
Noon: What's Cooking Holiday Special: Kim O'Donnel answers your questions about holiday cooking and gifts for the chef.

2 p.m.: Holiday Cooking: Bestselling cookbook author Mollie Katzen talks about last minute cooking ideas and how to involve children in the kitchen.

Wednesday, Dec. 19
Noon: The Grapevine Holiday Special: Post wine critic Michael Franz discusses wines and spirits for Christmas and New Year's.

1 p.m.: The Color of Money Holiday Special: Join Post Business columnist Michelle Singletary for a free-for-all discussion on all your monetary concerns of the year.

2 p.m.: In Store Holiday Special: Join washingtonpost.com shopping producer Janet Bennett to talk about last minute holiday shopping.

Friday, Dec. 14
2 p.m.: Holiday Tech Gifts: Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro talks about holiday gifts for your tech savvy loved ones.

Thursday, Dec. 13
2 p.m.: Real Estate Live: Post Real Estate reporter Daniela Deane discusses options for buying and selling real estate during the holiday season.

Wednesday, Dec. 12
1 p.m.: Holiday Special: Author Nick Kelsh discusses his new book, "How To Be Santa," and takes your questions on making this Christmas just a little jollier.

Monday, Dec. 10
2 p.m.: Designer Laurie Hickson-Smith, featured on TLC's "Trading Spaces," shares tips and tricks for holiday decorating on a budget.

2 p.m.: Tell Me About It Holiday Special: Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax hosts a special two-hour show devoted to giving you advice to get you through the holidays.

Thursday, Dec. 6
1 p.m.: What's Cooking Holiday Special: Kim O'Donnel devotes a show preparing for the holidays -- from perfect parties to gifts, Kim has the answer.

Wednesday, Dec. 5
1 p.m.: Thomas Moore, acting chairman of the U.S. Product Safety Commission, talks about holiday safety in the home.

Tuesday, Dec. 4
1 p.m.: Post reporter Jacqueline L. Salmon, who covers the do-good world of philanthropy, gives you the scoop and answers your questions so you can make smart choices--whether you're giving to the charity down the street or to a Sept. 11 relief fund.

Tuesday, Nov. 27
11 a.m.: Join B. Smith, lifestyle and culinary expert, talks about holiday preparations and celebrations.

Wednesday, Nov. 28
11 a.m.: Holiday Garden Special: Washington Post garden editor Adrian Higgins will be online to discuss Christmas trees, poinsettias, holly and any other holiday plant queries.

Noon: Betsy Taylor, executive director of the Center for a New American Dream, answers your questions and offer practical tips for having a holiday with "more joy and less stuff."


Wednesday, Nov. 21
11 a.m.: Post Business columnist Michelle Singletary discusses ways to manage your spending and budget for holiday shopping.

1 p.m.: Janet Bennett, shopping producer for washingtonpost.com, talks about holiday deals and sales from local small boutiques to the department stores.

Tuesday, Nov. 20
2 p.m.: Join Ellen Haas, founder of FoodFit.com, to talk about sharing food and comfort during the Thanksgiving holiday.

1 p.m.: : Post Health section editor Craig Stoltz talks about eating healthy and maintaining your diet during the holidays on the Lean Plate Club.

Noon: Lon Anderson, director of public affairs at the American Automobile Association (AAA), talks about the holiday travel season.

Noon: What's Cooking host Kim O'Donnel for an hour of culinary tricks and tips for Thanksgiving dinner and every meal.

Friday, Nov. 16
1 p.m.: Holiday Stress: Post Health columnist Abigail Trafford talks about dealing with holiday stress in the aftermath of Sept. 11.
Noon : Post Wine critic Michael Franz gives his advice on which wines go with holiday meals -- from turkey to ham to vegetarian entrees.

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