Holidays

Every year a slew of new small-town Christmas stories enter the scene, aiming to put a fresh spin on a familiar formula. But will any make an impression and join the ranks of our beloved holiday standards?

As Christmas began to evolve into a family holiday, the image of Santa changed as well. Now, his jolliness came from the Christmas spirit, not feasting, and his rosy cheeks were the result of joy, not alcohol.

Strip away the cursory Christmas rituals — the TV specials, the lights, the gifts, the music – and what remains is home. It is the beating heart of the holiday.

Against all odds, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” became a classic.

There are a variety of reasons why using cash instead of paying electronically can help control your holiday spending.

The adult child’s return home may produce some stress for both generations, but understanding what developmental and family scientists know about this time of life might help ease the path forward.

The holidays can agitate old wounds and differences of opinion that make getting along difficult. The can also trigger grief and loneliness.

Gift items made by 20 local artists will be featured in the bazaar at the Carnegie Library.

An activity streak has the power to compel behavior.

After Irving Berlin penned ‘White Christmas,’ he pegged Bing Crosby as the ideal singer for what would become a holiday classic.

Short winter days can influence your brain chemistry.

Hoptown Chronicle readers answered the call for holiday recipes that are connected to Hopkinsville stories.