November 27, 2025

Christmas Movie Dreams Come True: You Can Stay in a Real-Life Replica of “The Holiday” House

A crackling fire, snowy view of the countryside, and charming Jude Law appearing at your doorstep are what holiday dreams are made of (OK, maybe minus that last one for some folks). But if watching Cameron Diaz sip wine and dance around the cozy English cottage in the house-swapping film The Holiday gives you a […]

Turn Shopping Stress Into Purposeful Gift Giving by Cultivating “Consumer Wisdom” During the Holidays

Culture / 5 min. read

Every fall I anticipate the winter holidays with almost childlike joy. I look forward to familiar traditions with friends and family, eggnog in my coffee, and the sense that everyone is feeling a little lighter and more connected. At the same time, I feel anxious and annoyed by the manufactured sense of urgency around gift giving: the endless searching and second-guessing shaped by advertisers, retailers and cultural expectations.

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Christmas Movie Dreams Come True: You Can Stay in a Real-Life Replica of “The Holiday” House

Turn Shopping Stress Into Purposeful Gift Giving by Cultivating “Consumer Wisdom” During the Holidays

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