The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

Alana Benson is an investing writer who joined NerdWallet in 2019. She covers a wide variety of investing topics including stocks, socially responsible investing, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, HSAs ...

There's just something magical about a tea party—delicate teacups, pretty pastries, and good company make for the most amazing afternoon. Whether you're hosting a fancy garden tea, a beautiful bridal ...

Well, another year is in the bag here at The Paper. (Our sixth, don’t you know!!) Thanks to our talented staff of writers, photographers, editors and designers, we spent 2025 giving you, our readers, ...