Holidays Highlights

Wrapping a stuffed animal or plush toy can result in a lumpy package that’s anything but enticing to open. Gift wrapping pro Nilda Garcia of Kate’s Paperie in New York shows you how to create a fun new shape that makes what’s inside the package a complete surprise.

Easter is right around the corner. But before you start preparing for the festive holiday, check out pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears' safety tips for an excellent Easter.

Chef Mathew Antoun shows how to make a holiday festive chicken salad using leftover chicken, with mayonnaise, lemon juice, cranberries, raisins, corn and roasted red peppers.

Mailing Christmas gifts? Save money by using empty plastic soda or milk bottles as shipping containers. Stuff the item through the mouth or in a slit you cut; tape it shut, wrap it in mailing paper, stick on a label and postage, and it's good to go.

Learn how the tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts started. Christmas without exchanging gifts is unimaginable! Giving and receiving gifts is a holistic part of the festivity that everyone looks forward to. But as simple as it sounds, this ritual has historic significance attached to it, and more than one story to explain its origins.

Learn how the tradition of Christmas cards got started. One of the most identifiable traditions of Christmas is sending Christmas cards filled with merriness of the season and heartfelt greetings. Christmas cards got their start in the 1840's by Sir Henry Cole. He commissioned the artist John Callcott Horsley to make a greeting with illustrations and a message. The first Christmas card read "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You" and showed an illustration of a lively party scene.

Learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world. Christmas, or variations thereof, are celebrated the world over. Originally a celebration of the birth of Jesus for the Christian religion, Christmas has achieved an immense popularity with non-Christians as well. Though not a formally recognized holiday, many eastern countries like China and Japan have adopted some of the festivities that go along with a secular Christmas.

This cornbread stuffing pairs nicely with any kind of poultry. Learn how to prepare homemade cornbread stuffing for a delicious holiday meal.

How does your family celebrate the holidays? Bruce Littlefield, author of Merry Christmas, America, has some great ideas for fun family traditions that can make any holiday more memorable.

Easy-to-prepare, from-scratch fudge is a thoughtful gift for the holiday season. In our latest how-to, we share a simple fudge recipe and our tips for wrapping it all up in a festive package. To stir up this chocolatey dessert, you’ll need sugar, butter, evaporated milk, semisweet baking chocolate, marshmallow creme, vanilla, and the nut of your choice. With its four-hour cooking time, the dessert doesn't provide instant gratification - but delicious things come to those who wait.

Eggnog is a rich and delicious treat at any winter party. It dates back to colonial America and our first President George Washington was quite a fan.

Every girl wants to look sexy on Valentine's Day, so we've rounded up 5 stylish dresses to keep you looking hot for your valentine! Obviously, a little black dress is a great go to, but if you're looking for something a bit more festive, we've got a great little red dress, a peplum, and even polka dots for you to choose from. Like what you see? Shop the dresses below! On Allison McNamara: Alice + Olivia dress. Party Dress in Many Colors - by Naven - $369.00 MICHAEL Michael Kors - Cowl Twist Dr

It can be tough to get a man just the right Valentine's Day gift. So Patrick Jones breaks down what men look for. His advice: keep it simple! Anything invovling, food, beer, sports, Sofia Vergara (insert incredibly beautiful woman's name here) and you'll be fine. Ladies, just goe easy on us!

It is much easier than you think to make amazing Holiday cookies! Watch as Nicole demonstrates how to make stained-glass Christmas tree, gingerbread snowflakes and chocolate-peppermint sandwich cookies.

Learn how to decorate your home for the holidays with fresh cut greenery.