Tag Archives: Holidays and Special Occasions

On Nov. 1, 1876, The New York Times declared Halloween “departed,” destined for the grave. In 2024, consumers are expected to spend $11.6 billion celebrating the holiday, up from $3.3 billion in 2005. Perhaps it is time to eat some crow. Halloween, steeped in tradition, has transformed from a pagan …

What do you get for a teenage nephew? A friend with impossibly expensive taste? A parent who insists, insincerely, they don’t want anything at all? We want to hear about the people stumping you ahead of the holiday gifting season — the more particular they are, the better. Submit a …