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Selecting the right Christmas tree for your home

— December 5, 2022

Whether it is candles, twinkling lights, wreaths, garlands, or trees, these holiday traditions span centuries and cross many cultures. For some, the largest and most anticipated…

Christkindlmarkets welcoming in the holiday season in Chicago and Aurora
— November 25, 2022

Christkindlmarket has returned to the Chicago area providing a memory making experience for many people who have made the market a holiday tradition. The Daley Center Plaza in downtown…
Making the holidays memorable and meaningful for your family
— December 22, 2021

Every year the adults in my family have a Christmas gift exchange. Around October we draw names with wish lists to prepare for the exchange. A couple of years ago my brother wanted…
What to know when getting a fresh Christmas tree
— December 1, 2021

If you have never purchased and set up a real, live Christmas tree, but are considering it because you’re thinking “green,” you are not alone. Tree growers are seeing more interest…
Downtown Naperville lighting up holiday cheer
— November 19, 2021

Rotary Club of Naperville is hosting the 2021 Parade of Lights in partnership with the Downtown Naperville Alliance. The parade will travel through the heart of downtown Naperville…

Family time at holidays is not always merry
— November 22, 2022

Do you dread the holidays because… You are you an adult who is single and your family and friends wish you were happily coupled? Are you a parent of an adult child wishing you had…
Experts offer help in coping with stress of holiday season
— December 8, 2021

According to a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), 38 percent of people say their stress level increases during the holidays. Marybeth Evans, a licensed clinical…
Retailers hope for record holiday shopping season
— November 24, 2021

Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, according to the National Retail Federation. The organization predicts that holiday sales during Nov. 1 through Dec….