Holiday Living

Trimming the tree. Stuffing the stockings. Planning the perfect holiday feast. Just how many lights is too many? When aircraft start circling the house, is that a bad sign?

For many, this most festive time of year is also one of the most stressful. From the traditional pleasures of hearth and home to modern concerns over high-fat holiday goodies, CNN interactive has it covered. Pour a cup of cider, pull up your favorite chair, and relax for a while. You deserve it.

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Tastes, traditions make holidays special

December 21, 1995

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Catch your breath and loosen your belt, the holiday season's got kitchens busy and mouths watering. It's literally the "holiday-after-holiday" season, from Thanksgiving through Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, all the way to New Year's Day. And each one brings its own special traditions and tastes as families gather.- Full Story -