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Fake boyfriends to rent for Chinese New Year
Celia Hatton Feb 7, 2013
Chinese women turn to hiring 'fake boyfriends' to make the holidays more bearable.
In Baltimore, a symbol of the holidays goes dim
Bruce Wallace Dec 27, 2012
In Baltimore, a five-pointed star lit by dozens of light bulbs shines over a mill once operated by Bethlehem Steel. The star has been a holiday fixture for decades, but it will likely be extinguished for good once the holidays are over.
A merry Oyler Christmas
Amy Scott Dec 24, 2012
Poverty is the rule the rest of the year, but donations help make the holidays special.
McDonald's plans to stay open on Christmas Day
Juli Niemann Dec 18, 2012
McDonald's is telling franchisees to open this year on Christmas Day. Staying open on Thanksgiving this year gave a nice boost to McDonald's sales, and they'd love a repeat performance.
Why you shouldn't volunteer for the holidays
Zachary Slobig Dec 14, 2012
This time of year, the spirit of volunteerism begins to creep out of the deepest reaches of the cerebral cortex and sends well-meaning people in search of a deserving outlet for a helping hand. Commentator Zachary Slobig says for the greater good, please resist that impulse.
Scrooge visits Congress: Looking at the gift rule
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 5, 2012
Ethics rules lay out how much holiday cheer members and staff can have on lobbyists' dime.
How the drought may dampen holiday dinner
Sally Herships Nov 23, 2012
The drought has already affected livestock feed prices. Holiday dinner shopping list prices may be next.
Businesses ready for Ramadan rush
Shereen Marisol Meraji Jul 20, 2012
For some companies, 30 days of fasting and reflection return profits.
In Germany, holidays are 'uber alles'
Caitlan Carroll Jul 6, 2012
German's seem to be the responsible, hard working sibling in the European Union, but they know when to relax.
Plastic surgery peaks during the holidays
Adriene Hill Dec 29, 2011
It's the most wonderful time of the year... At least for cosmetic surgeons.
