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What is a king cake? Follow the pastry's journey from biblical symbol to Mardi Gras staple.
King cakes have been around longer than Mardi Gras, so how did the colorful cakes become a Fat Tuesday staple? Yahoo Life asked New Orleans foodies to explain.
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A 10-year-old girl sent police a DNA sample to determine if Santa Claus is real. A full-scale investigation is ongoing.
Researchers looked into the existence of Santa and found the results "inconclusive."
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What it's like to be the 1st baby born in the new year: 'I hated it as a kid'
"It’s the reset of the new year, and the reset of my year, so it can be very poignant for soul searching," one New Year's baby shares.
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Celebrating New Year's Eve with kids? Experts share how to handle late bedtimes, family resolutions and more
Experts weigh in on parents' questions about letting kids stay up late for New Year's Eve, how to set family New Year's resolutions and more.
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Do kids need to make a New Year's resolution? Here's what experts say.
“We don't want a child at the center of a glorified plan that is likely going to fall flat," one psychologist says.
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'When are you having kids?' Experts weigh in on how to navigate awkward holiday conversations around family planning
Holidays can be a challenging time for many reasons — such as fielding awkward questions around reproduction.
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The 'Christmas Effect': Why more people get pregnant during the holidays than any other time
The holiday season is the time for admiring the festive lights, gathering with friends and family — and apparently, making a baby.
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As a Muslim mom, my family doesn't celebrate Christmas. But we can't avoid the fanfare.
Not all families celebrate Christmas. Muslim moms share how they address the seasonal hoopla with their families.
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Tom Brady prepares for 1st Christmas since divorce from Gisele Bündchen: 'I'm gonna learn how to deal with Christmas Eve in a hotel'
Tom Brady says he will spend the day after Christmas celebrating with his family.
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As a newly divorced mom, I hated the holidays. A decade later, Christmas is my most freeing time of year.
With time, I have learned to embrace and love the holidays as a divorced parent. In fact, I now love being divorced during the holidays.
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Marilyn Monroe's stuffing recipe included liver and hard-boiled eggs. I tried the unique take on a holiday classic and was pleasantly surprised.
While the recipe is substantially different from any stuffing my family typically brings to the table, it smelled absolutely heavenly coming out of the oven and tasted great for dinner, topped with a little bit of gravy to bring it all together.
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How Black and Asian Santas are changing the way families see Christmas: 'Representation matters — even to Santa'
This year marked the Mall of America's first Asian Santa.
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This aromatherapy diffuser doubles as mood lighting — and it's 60% off 'til midnight
The ultimate diffuser is the ultimate gift with 43,000 fans — shop now to get it by Christmas!
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What's on celebrity tables this holiday season? From stuffing to pasta, stars share their must-have side dishes.
Celebrities spill on their most beloved holiday side dishes, from family recipes to guilty pleasures.
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Watching 'The Grinch' this Christmas? Make this menu, including Roast Beast and Chocolate Peppermint Who-Cake, inspired by the movie.
Every Who down in Whoville will love this recipe for Who Roast Beast.
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I won't make my kids sit on Santa's lap. Why we should all stop this outdated trend.
We teach our kids to run from strangers, screaming at the top of their lungs, unless they are dressed up as Santa.
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How the team behind NORAD’s Santa Tracker prepares for St. Nick's Christmas Eve sleigh ride
Lieutenant Colonel Drew Frey of the U.S. Air Force explains the magic behind NORAD's Santa Tracker.
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Should kids be expected to give gifts? Here's what experts say.
Experts weigh in on how children can participate in gift exchanges during the holiday season.
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How 'raising my daughters in sort of an aggressively feminist way' led to Meena Harris's new book about Mrs. Claus
The entrepreneur and bestselling author’s latest children’s book gives Santa’s wife her flowers.
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Nearly 10 million lights and 700 Christmas trees adorn this Ozark destination. Here are the best parts of my visit to this holiday-loving small town.
The historic town of Branson, Mo. delivers holiday cheer in high doses
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Want, need, wear, read: Why some parents swear by this gift-giving strategy
Why these families limit their gift-giving — and what an expert says about it.
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Baker and ‘Master Chef’ judge Christina Tosi shares her top 5 tips for a smooth holiday cookie-baking experience
Christina Tosi says she believes holiday baking should be a "very joyful act." Here are her tips for streamlining your cookie-baking experience.
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As I grieve my grandparents with my family, this special holiday food tradition has helped us heal
During the pandemic, I started filming my parents opening our Advent calendars almost every night, then posting the short clips to Instagram. It was a fun way to connect with my followers, but it was also something for us to look forward to in a season of immense loss.
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Gift wrapping has made this mom a TikTok sensation: 'I could watch these all day'
The "Folding Queen" has found a fanbase with her wrapping hacks.
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'Like pillows for the feet': These wildly popular Skechers slip-on walking shoes are down to $33
Teachers and nurses love these comfy sneakers — and they have the podiatrist seal of approval.
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Jana Kramer explains why she'll celebrate Christmas Eve with her kids a day late: 'We're making it our own this year'
The country singer and actress shared how she's co-parenting with ex-husband Mike Caussin over Christmas.