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Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

The Christmas Truce of 1914

As World War I raged around them, soldiers facing off along one stretch of the fighting decided to hit pause

6 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

FILLING IN FOR Family

When families fracture, surrogate grandparents can fulfill essential roles for love and support

10+ min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

ROCK BOTTOM

A HIKER SOMEHOW SURVIVED BEING PINNED IN A CREEK UNDER A 700-POUND BOULDER. THEN THE WATER STARTED TO RISE.

10+ min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Real Simple

Real Simple

What's your favorite end-of-year tradition?

Instead of celebrating Boxing Day, we’ve established December 26 as Loxing Day! We get a massive spread of bagels with all the fixings and open presents with my extended family over a leisurely brunch.

3 min  |

Winter 2025
Real Simple

Real Simple

MARTINIS, WITH A TWIST

Let’s shake (or stir!) things up and try a new spin on the classic cocktail.

3 min  |

Winter 2025
Real Simple

Real Simple

Editor Raves

3 Things We Can’t Stop Talking About

1 min  |

Winter 2025
Real Simple

Real Simple

SPAGHETTI SQUASH STUFFED WITH FETA & HERBS

The cheesy deliciousness of Greek spanakopita in a veggified package

1 min  |

Winter 2025
Real Simple

Real Simple

the sweetest Treats

Meet our all-time favorite holiday cookies.

8 min  |

Winter 2025
Real Simple

Real Simple

FRESHEN UP YOUR PUP'S BED

Let sleeping dogs lie…on regularly laundered cushions.

1 min  |

Winter 2025
Southern Living

Southern Living

Oh, What Fun!

Designer Amanda Louise Campbell trims her South Carolina house with vintage finds and handmade ornaments

4 min  |

December 2025
Real Simple

Real Simple

5 Easy Dinners

#1 / Skillet Chicken Thighs with Kale & Capers

5 min  |

Winter 2025
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Drawn to Help

A watercolor artist made a remarkable offer to people who lost their homes to the Los Angeles fires: \"I will paint it for free\"

2 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Circuit Cellar

Circuit Cellar

Encrypted MQTT Protocol for Critical Sectors

Mechanisms, Challenges, and Best Practices

3 min  |

December 2025
Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Making 'Magic' Happen

A terrible situation led to one woman finding the magical bond she'd been seeking.

5 min  |

Winter 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

THE F&W 25

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FOOD AND DRINK TRENDS OF THE PAST QUARTER CENTURY

10+ min  |

December 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

GLAM BAKES

A pro baker gives six classic holiday cookies a sugar-dusted, sparkling, colorful upgrade.

10+ min  |

December 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

Buttermilk Eggnog Pie

This sweet custard pie is the star of Carla Hall’s holiday table.

5 min  |

December 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

Northern Exposure

HX Expeditions’ new cruise puts Greenland’s culinary traditions front and center.

3 min  |

December 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

Celebrate with CIARA

WHY THE SINGER, SONGWRITER, AND ENTREPRENEUR IS TOASTING THE HOLIDAYS WITH HER AWARD-WINNING RUM

4 min  |

December 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

Galápagos Glories

Ecoventura brings world-class dining to one of the most beautiful—and remote—spots on the planet.

3 min  |

December 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

All Aboard!

Nine excellent food-forward cruises to whet your appetite for adventure

4 min  |

December 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

A Winning Mindset

Top Chef season 22 winner Tristen Epps is bringing bold global flavors to the spotlight.

6 min  |

December 2025
Food & Wine

Food & Wine

Holiday Catch

This simplified spin on the Feast of the Seven Fishes delivers all the flavor without the fuss.

8 min  |

December 2025
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

It's in the Bag

WE HAVE A fun family tradition for Christmas Eve. Well, we have a few, but everyone's favorite is the grab bag. After a chili supper and evening church, we all gather at my parents' house and dive in.

1 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Drawn to Help

A watercolor artist made a remarkable offer to people who lost their homes to the Los Angeles fires: \"I will paint it for free\".

2 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Norman the Camel

WE ADDED NORMAN to the menagerie—Clydesdales, cows, emus, peacocks and more—on our 50-acre farm five years ago. He’s a dromedary camel (one hump). We got him from a local veterinarian when he was 8 weeks old and already the size of Great Dane. We had to bottle-feed him.

1 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Kindred Spirits

A RECORD HIGH 49% of drinking-age Americans tried to cut out or cut back on alcohol this year. As more of us stay “dry” well past January, more bars and restaurants are offering alcohol-free cocktails (also called mocktails).

1 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Taking Care of You ... All of You

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health

9 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

Our Hanukkah Miracle

Christmas takes on new meaning for a Jewish couple

3 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026
Reader's Digest US

Reader's Digest US

LAUGHTER

THE BEST Medicine

1 min  |

December 2025 / January 2026