Christmas tree disposal can prevent fire hazards and potentially benefit the environment. Here are some expert tips.

Best case scenario? Our collective memory of the 2020 holiday season will fade quickly. Here's why experts think that's likely.

An expert on motivation has advice for creating New Year's resolutions for 2021. For starters, consider others.

The psychology of rituals can help us understand why some people react to pandemic holiday advice with indignation.

An expert shares how to view the great conjunction in the sky on December 21, and how the astrological event got dubbed the "Christmas Star."

Behind the feel-good gloss and redemption of A Christmas Carol, lies an uncompromising message about wealth and inequality, a new book argues.

People worried about gaining weight over the holidays may try to estimate how many calories are in the foods they put on their plates. But it's not as easy as it looks.

The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but COVID-19 may put more people at risk for depression. Here's how to spot the signs and tips for coping.

The holiday season has the lowest rates of suicide, despite a lot of reporting each year that perpetuates the myth that rates increase.

If you've ever wondered how to use cookie cutters to minimize wasted dough, you've homed in on a math problem no algorithm can yet handle.