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This year's major events include five NBA games and three NFL matchups. Here’s what’s worth your time — and what can wait.

Traditional Christmas trees are a thing of the past. This time, deck out your home with an exquisite Christmas village tree display. If you feel nostalgic when you think of the Christmas village, you ...