What do grateful nations give as Christmas presents? They give Christmas trees. Big, huge, splendiferous Christmas trees.

The fight to eliminate snail mail goes at a snail’s pace. But it can be done. Or at least nearly done – some mail simply can’t be avoided.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted gifts from a hoarder friend.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend from childhood who is a wealthy, narcissistic hoarder. This means she spends all her time ...