AS CHRISTMAS DRAWS near, it’s easy to be caught up in the shopping, last-minute cooking and general frenzy that the holiday season can bring. It might be difficult to remember the magic of Christmases ...

HOLIDAY LEGACY: If family traditions were a burden, Trish McLain would be squashed flat this season. View full sizePhotos by Rusty Costanza / The Times-PicayuneTrish McLain's trove of vintage ...

Generations ago, Pennsylvania Dutch farm families may have taken the time to make Christmas trees from branches or perhaps bring a small tree inside. They decorated the tree with simple treats that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Decorating the Christmas tree embodies the warming spirit of the holidays. In fact, for many people all ...

Typically, holiday decorators fall into one of two camps: You either love the look of a perfectly coordinated Christmas tree, ...