The Cost of Being Santa Claus

I asked my parents how much it cost to make my childhood Christmases magical.

How a Professional Santa Does Money

I talked to Bernard about how he manages the stresses of Santa work, his seasonal goals, and how the dry cleaning expenses add up.

Would You Rather Have Gifts or a Student Loan Payment?

The majority of people surveyed picked the student loan payment.

In Defense of Regifting

Regifting deserves more respect.

Sidney’s Festive Film Review

Watching high-budget and low-budget holiday classics with my toddler.

Gift-Giving Through the Ages

Specifically, my ages.

Holiday Costs When Your Partner Lives in the Arctic

This is the most expensive holiday of my life.

How to Handle Holiday Gatherings When You’ve Been Laid Off

Your family will want to know everything about your current situation, and you have to decide what you’re going to tell them.

Tea and Snowstorms

When gift-giving doesn’t go as expected.