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Yule Blog: Tony Cesare

What holiday traditions are unique to your family?

The holidays are defined by traditions. One of my favorites is the arrival of the Restoration Hardware Holiday “Sourcebook,” which is a snooty synonym for “catalog.” I remember when this mall staple had a Mayberry hardware store vibe, where you could drop four grand on a roll-top desk and pick up a few Moon Pies at the cash register on the way out. Now the brand resembles the mournful sparseness of the mausoleum interior from the cult horror flick Phantasm. When did decorating for the holidays become so somber? Flip through the pages of “melancholiday” home decor ("This candle holder was meticulously hand carved from weathered casket wood..."), and you half expect Angus Scrimm to appear behind you and scream, “Ho! Ho! Ho! The funeral is …

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Tony Cesare

10:21 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012

"...and the tree would fall over"! That is awesome Kelly!   more ›

Fun Facts for New Year's: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia.

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