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Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines’ CEO, on What Went Wrong
Southwest Airlines’ chief executive, Bob Jordan, said frigid temperatures and mistakes by the company caused its meltdown around Christmas.
Family in Ukraine Marks Orthodox Christmas Amid the Ruins of Its Home
Orthodox Christmas came under harsh circumstances in Ukraine this year. For families like the Kovtuns, living next to the remains of their shell-struck home, celebration was an act of defiance.
Attacks Continue in Ukraine Despite Russia’s Supposed Cease-Fire
Ukraine never accepted Russia’s unilateral Christmas truce, dismissing it as a hollow ploy, and Russian shelling was as intense as ever in a hotly contested city.
Putin Calls a 36-Hour Cease-Fire, but Ukraine and U.S. Are Skeptical
The cease-fire would coincide with the Eastern Orthodox Christmas on Saturday, but Kremlin adversaries and some analysts call it a ploy for military and political advantage.
Southwest Stole Christmas. It Still Has Superfans.
It’s been a disastrous week for the budget airline. But its influencers are prepared to defend their brand.
How to Write a Thank-You Note, Illustrated
After the whirlwind of holiday giving has passed, take some time for gratitude.
Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US
The company canceled more than 60 percent of its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers stranded.
For Sibling Survivors of Club Q Shooting, Holiday Is an Act of Resolve
Charlene and James Slaugh were both wounded at Club Q. Families impacted by hundreds of mass shootings this year face a tough holiday season.
For Newly Arrived New Yorkers, a Chance to Celebrate
A synagogue on the Upper West Side hosted a Christmas Day party for migrants from South America.
They Traveled From South Korea. They Got Stranded Near Buffalo.
A South Korean tour group’s van became stuck in the snow outside a house in Williamsville, N.Y. They spent the weekend with the homeowners — who luckily had a well-stocked kitchen.
Having a Hard Christmas? Jesus Did Too
Jesus Did Too
My Christmas Gift to Myself: Pride
I have learned that coming out is not for me a one-time event but a series of events.
Charles Charts a Path as a King for All Holiday Seasons
Adding a Hanukkah party and Diwali treats to the traditional Christmas address, King Charles III is publicly embracing a more inclusive monarchy in his first months.
Pope Francis’ Christmas Address Bemoans ‘Grave Famine of Peace’
Pope Francis urged the tens of thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square to pray for Ukraine and for others suffering in conflicts around the world.
Christmas in Ukraine: Flickering Lights, Patriotic Trees and Hope for Peace
One town is protecting a statue of St. Nick with sandbags, another is putting its Christmas tree underground and others are cranking up noisy generators to keep the holiday spirit alive.
The Joy of Illustration
For a quarter of a century — holidays included — Bill Sokol’s drawings injected a note of whimsy into the stolid New York Times.
Why Dickens Haunts Us
He is the man who brought fantasy to Christmas.
A Christmas Conversation About Christ
“Jesus loves New York Times readers, too.”
A Christmas Tree Brings Life to a Destroyed Palestinian Village
For former residents of Iqrit, where Israeli forces leveled everything but the church in 1951, religious rituals bind them to a place from which they were expelled.
As Power Outages Loom, Some Are Preparing Christmas Dinner Early
More than 1.5 million people are without power across the United States and Canada, and more could lose electricity over the coming days. It’s complicating holiday menus.
A Brutal Storm
Just before Christmas, a combination of ice, snow and winds is paralyzing much of the U.S.
A Christmas Party in New York That Starts at 9 in the Morning
To the list of city holiday traditions — the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, “The Nutcracker” at Lincoln Center — some are adding an early-morning boozefest known as “the Banger.”
At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.
This Party Season, You Don’t Have to R.S.V.P., Just Test
As rising Covid rates collide with a return to holiday festivities, hosts are coming up with inventive compromises.
It’s Boom Times for Santa
Like other in-person workers, Santa took a hit the first two years of the pandemic. But he’s back in a big way.
At France’s Oldest Christmas Market, Energy Crisis Dims Festive Spirits
Amid soaring gas prices and the war in Ukraine, Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmärik, like holiday fairs across Europe, has faced a tough question: “How do you balance magic and responsibility?”
‘Miami’s Version of Magic’: A Glitzy Christmas Theme Park
Miles from South Beach and most of Miami’s tourist haunts, Santa’s Enchanted Forest has dazzled locals for decades.
Onstage, It’s Finally Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Again
After one holiday season lost to the pandemic and another curtailed by Omicron, seasonal staples including “The Nutcracker,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Messiah” are back in force.
How to Prepare for the Winter Storm’s Impact on Your Holiday Travels This Weekend
Forecasters say a “bomb cyclone” will tear through much of the U.S. this week and that travelers could face cold, snow and rain. What can you do if your plans are disrupted?
Christmas at Dollywood, With Streetmosphere and a Chicken Lady
Dolly Parton’s theme park gets into the holiday spirit in a way that rivals Radio City’s Rockettes — with fewer kicklines but far more fingerpicking.
Dark Christmas Signals Tough Times for a Prosperous City in Hungary
Dimmed festive lighting at an annual market in the city of Gyor underscores the economic pain being felt across Hungary as energy costs and inflation soar.
Going Whole Hog for a Noche Buena Tradition
Roast pork is the must-have Christmas Eve centerpiece for many Latinos and Filipinos, and for processors like La Casa Sierra near Tampa, Fla., business is booming.
Merry ‘Sismas’: A Holiday Tradition Honors Friendship
For a group of devoted girlfriends, the season shines brighter when they’re together — preferably in a costume, eating some oxtail.
Winter Storm and Bitter Cold Could Disrupt Holiday Travel, Forecasters Say
A storm could make for treacherous conditions for parts of the country leading up to Christmas. Temperatures are also expected to plummet, forecasters said.
Christmas Is On a Sunday. Is Church Canceled?
Worried about coaxing people into pews when they’d rather be in their pajamas, some Protestant pastors are canceling Sunday services on Dec. 25.
On the Arab Christmas Table, Kubbeh and Stuffed Grape Leaves Are Nonnegotiable
For members of the Arab diaspora, the meat- and bulgur-based dish, and delicate stuffed grape leaves, are what make the season bright.
How a Dreaded Holiday Tradition Turned Into the Best One
Grief and loss may make this time of year difficult, but that pain can lessen with time.
Roasted Salmon and Beef Tenderloin Recipes That Cook in Under an Hour
Genevieve Ko pairs salmon with miso cream and beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce for a lavish, but stress-free feast.
Surviving 10 Hours and 32 Minutes at Bergdorf Goodman
What can a luxury department store offer in 2022? We spent 10 hours and 32 minutes looking for answers at the Manhattan institution, where no one says, “no.”
True ‘Holiday Magic’ Can’t Be Manufactured
It’s not about elaborate preparation.
Playing Santa Onscreen Takes Much More Than Just Donning a Red Suit
David Harbour, George Wendt and Tim Allen explain the acting challenge that is Jolly St. Nick.
The Best Holiday Cake Recipes Are Also the Simplest
Fruity, spiced and savory, these three delicious recipes from Dorie Greenspan make everyone in your house feel at home.
The Vintage Christmas Decoration Making a Comeback This Year
Forget the blow-up Santas for your lawn. A new generation of old-fashioned blow mold decorations have come to town.
How to Fend Off Holiday Stress, from People Who Should Know
A UPS driver, a baker and Santa’s helper share advice for staying present through the season.
Sleigh Bells Ring, Everyone’s Streaming: Christmas Music Is Back
Grabbing a piece of the lucrative holiday market requires planning, luck and the occasional battle with a seasoned superstar like Mariah Carey.
How a Good Book Became the ‘Richest’ of Holiday Gifts
As Christmas came to be celebrated in the home, choosing the right volume was a way to show intimate understanding of the person opening the package.
Holiday Drinking Can Hurt Your Heart. Here Are Tips to Stay Healthy.
December is peak time for cardiovascular issues. Here’s how to stay safe.
How Do Designers Decorate for the Holidays? We Invited Ourselves Over to See.
There’s no right way to decorate for whatever holidays you celebrate. But it never hurts to borrow some ideas from the pros. (Especially that gumdrop tree.)
See the Holiday Windows in New York City
Only a handful of department stores in New York City still create them — but the ones that do go all out.