Holidays

It's not every day that you and your kids get to be clowns in a major Christmas parade. But that's what happened when we moved to Athens, Georgia. All was going along just fine. The parade watchers seemed to enjoy seeing three different-sized clowns together and we were having a dandy time, waving and generally just goofing around. Then, I looked into the crowd and saw a face I thought I recognized. ...

You've still got time to catch holiday light displays, but don't wait too much longer. Many come to an end this week. Here's a rundown on where to see some of the area's best holiday light displays. ...

If you're fortunate enough to be invited to a holiday party, or find yourself hosting one, congratulations. Enjoy the festivities. But if those scenarios make you anxious or stressed, we've got suggestions to help you get through it. ...

Pull out those old cookie cutters to make all sorts of holiday ornaments with the grandkids. It's a great way to relive old family memories while making new ones that will last for years. ...

Are you a Cleveland Orchestra fan? Need a little holiday magic? The Cleveland Orchestra is sponsoring a Text-to-Enter Holiday Contest, The 12 Days of Gifting, running now through December 16. ...

Overall, the high holiday season is a time of good cheer. While positive stress or holiday hassles may be associated with this time of the year, the most commonly experienced emotions are happiness, love, connectedness and good spirit. On the other hand, the two most common negative emotions are fatigue and stress. There are many ways we can combat holiday stress, both good and bad. ...

As a kid, didn’t you want a new bike for the holidays? And, how amazing was it when you finally saw that shiny new bicycle? Unfortunately, there are so many children who have never had that experience, and this is where your old bike can make a huge impact. ...

Get a jump on holiday celebrating with a visit to Wade Oval and Holiday CircleFest from noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Now in its 28th year, the event highlights the organizations throughout the picturesque and dynamic neighborhood. One of the biggest draws is the Holiday Market where visitors can shop for unique gifts. ...