There’s always that one person you don’t know what to get during the holidays. Whether you landed a stranger for secret Santa, have no idea what the best friend you have zero pictures with is into...

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....