As promised, the bags appeared quietly, filled with educational books, quilts, stocking stuffers, a gingerbread house kit, mugs and candy. It also held a black Raggedy Ann, something that Emily cherishes

There are many reasons families might say this is really, truly, finally the year they’re going to diplomatically downsize their kids’ high Christmas expectations. Maybe it’s due to economic pressures, environmental principles, religious or …

Among the trips that the bus has taken includes young people to the Sauble Community Centre for making gingerbread houses. “We had a great time with the kids, both seniors and young ones,” said Marilyn Bowman. The bus was used to go on a glass bottom …

Few traditional Christmas rituals generate excitement with children as writing a letter to Santa Claus. The tradition dates back a hundred years in the U.S.

She and her husband, a draftsman at a real estate firm, returned to Des Moines just before Thanksgiving …

The Lambuth Lady Eagles basketball team visited the pediatric wing of Ayers Children’s Medical Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on Dec. 11 treating the kids to holiday goodies and handmade gingerbread houses

Holiday traditions are made for posadas and tamales – hands down and without a doubt.

NUTCRACKER: RATED R Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave.; 212-254-1109. Through Dec.

- Make an eco-savvy Advent calendar: It’s not too late! You can start now to play a bunch of fun, festive activities for you and your kids to celebrate the holiday season. Check out MNN’s slideshow of 10 eco-Advent calendars to get you started: www …

Whether the kids are at home or at the mall, keeping them engaged and safe is always a concern for parents. The next two weeks will be especially challenging. The best solution, of course, is to be with them.