Before we take a week off to enjoy the holidays with our little ones, we wanted to spend a moment celebrating our favorite Scoops of the year—and wishing you the happiest of holidays (with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore):

Presents are fun, but they aren’t the only things that make this season special. Party pro and creative genius Amy Atlas shares a few festive ways to get into the spirit with your kids.

With holiday meals and grandparent encounters on the horizon, we asked two behavior pros for tips on how to make our kids nice.

Yes, it’s already time to order holiday cards. Heed these fresh trendspotting tips from our favorite stationery know-it-alls, and we bet your card gets displayed on more than a few mantles.