Years ago, my mother made a rosy and refreshing Christmas cocktail with vodka that I’ve never forgotten. The sparkle comes from fruit juices and lemon lime soda. —Melinda Strable, Ankeny, Iowa Go to ...

Vodka, 7-Up and aspirin might sound to some like a hangover remedy, but believe it or not they are used by lot of people to keep their Christmas trees fresh. But do they really work? No, according to ...

Christmas ornaments tend to lean towards one of two extremes: They’re either beautiful, cherished heirlooms that have been passed down for more generations than A Christmas Carol, or they’re just ...