Bratwurst, baked cheese, handmade ornaments and nativity pottery are just a few of the  things visitors can find at the Chicago Christkindlmarket, the largest Christmas market in the U.S.  Held in...

The holiday season has arrived, and downtown Evanston is gearing up for the festivities with cheerful winter displays. Around the city, stores are now adorned with Santa gnomes, pine wreaths and, naturally,...

Every year, my family and I sit down to watch the same three Christmas movies: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Just like clockwork, I smile when...

Since Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, the holiday season is kicking into high gear. Unfortunately, the festive cheer brings forth a population convinced that “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie....

Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” is this holiday season’s first festive hit — and rightfully so. The film follows a simple story centered around a trio of characters that gradually become...