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Heart Attack Risk Spikes On Christmas Eve, Study Finds

Researchers tracked the timeline of heart attacks in Sweden, where the main day of celebration is Dec. 24.
By Relaxnews

Meghan Markle Will Open Gifts On Xmas Eve Now That She's A Royal

The Royal Family's holiday traditions stem from their German heritage.
Charmaine Noronha

5 Ways Quebec City Can Give You A Fairytale Holiday

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9 Reasons Quebec City Was Named Culture City Of 2016

Nine reasons Québec City is deserving of the title "Culture City Of The Year." From the AOL Partner Studio

Eat Like An Italian This Holiday Season

What Italians eat for the holidays. From the AOL Partner Studio

Five Ways Quebec City Can Give You A Fairytale Holiday

Five reasons we're spending the holiday season in Quebec City. From the AOL Partner Studio

How To Track Santa On Christmas Eve

Thanks to new websites and apps, you can easily answer the question: Where is Santa?
By Isabelle Khoo, The Huffington Post Canada

I Am No Longer a People Pleaser at Christmas

I am the Grinch. Yep, that one family member that stole Christmas and ruined it for one and all...or at least that is how some of my family would like to make me out to be. But it's been four years since I made the shocking announcement that I would not be leaving my home on Christmas Day and I refuse to feel guilty about it anymore.
The Purple Fig

I'll Admit it: I Use Santa to Keep the Kids in Line

I've been using the power of Santa Claus for a few weeks now, and things are looking good. For maximum effectiveness, the use of Santa and his omnipresence is good for the window directly following Halloween until December 25. During this time, I enjoy the increased attentiveness, dearth of meltdowns and general calm that precedes Christmas day.
Samantha Kemp-Jackson