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A DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece in the shape of a turkey and decorated with foraged fall objects like fallen leaves and acorns sits on a table top; surrounding it are additional kid-friendly Thanksgiving crafts, such as egg carton mushroom placeholders and a gratitude table runner made from cut-out paper leaves.

Thanksgiving 4 colorful Thanksgiving kids crafts to brighten up your table

For kids, Thanksgiving can feel like more of a grown-up holiday. There’s lots of serious cooking that they can’t help...

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Thank You 100+ inspiring gratitude quotes to keep or share

Being thankful is something we naturally think of around Thanksgiving—but anytime is a good time for some inspiring g...

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Christmas 2026 Christmas Trends: the decorating, gifting and celebration trends shaping Christmas this year

I bought my first Christmas tree not long after I started writing for Hallmark. The rest, as they say, is holiday his...

An aerial view of Crown Square during the 2024 Hallmark Christmas Experience; the square is lit up with Christmas lights and decorations; at the center of the square is an enormous Christmas tree that is several stories tall and lit up from top to bottom with lights.

Christmas 20+ ideas to help you plan your trip to the Hallmark Christmas Experience

Ever wanted to step inside of a picture-perfect Hallmark Christmas movie? Or travel to a place where you could immers...

An illustration of several different Christmas icons, including a stocking, a snow globe, a gingerbread house, a fruitcake, a wrapped gift, candy canes and a Christmas ornament, laid out in a grid presentation.

Christmas 100+ inexpensive Christmas gift ideas

I was a Christmas-gift-giving cautionary tale. It was the last day I could hand off a gift in time for the holiday. I...

A set of four Hallmark Channel mini popcorn buckets sit on a coffee table alongside a stemless wine glass that reads,

Christmas The ultimate gift guide for millennials who still quote their favorite Christmas movies

Christmas movie nights are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. Partly because of the popcorn (it’s basica...

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A stack of personalized holiday photo cards lies on a table covered with a bright red table cloth, surrounded by envelopes, a pen and holiday greenery.

Christmas Christmas card photo ideas and tips from professional photographers

Tis the season for taking Christmas card photos. Capturing the perfect family photo for your Christmas card—especiall...

A wooden box that's been painted with candy cane stripes and stars in shades of red and green; the box lid has been hand painted with

Christmas Comfort in making: Christmas DIY ideas to help you slow down and create meaning this season

There’s just something about the Christmas season—that time of year when everyone becomes decidedly and delightfully ...

Festive holiday mantel display featuring miniature Christmas village decorations, wrapped gifts with plaid patterns and red ribbon, a decorated Christmas tree, toy cars, and snowy houses. Above the mantel, two holiday card ornaments hang from a flocked tree branch, including a Christmas tree-shaped design with the word “Christmas” and a card illustrated with a festive storefront. Knit stockings filled with gifts hang below, completing the cozy holiday scene.

Christmas Christmas village display ideas: Creative ways to make miniature magic

Peeking at warm glows in tiny windows, touching the intricate details on mini village structures and playing with the...

A Keepsake Ornament portraying a graceful reindeer decked out in a red and green plaid blanket, a red harness with silver jingle bells, and evergreen boughs woven in its antlers.

Keepsake Ornament Club 10+ ideas and recipes for throwing a Keepsake Ornament party

If you’re anything like us (and we’re pretty sure you are!) then you know ornaments aren’t just a Christmas thing. Wh...

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A pull quote from DaySpring contributing writer Dawn Camp that reads,

DaySpring The only identity that never fails me

From late March to October, I filter my life through the lens of Major League Baseball, Braves baseball in particular...

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Mahogany A love letter for Black Thanksgiving

It just dawned on me that we’re the new aunties. I don’t know when this happened because, in my mind, I’m still one...