Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation
The warm spices in gingerbread, the woodsy aroma of pine and fir trees, and the fruity tang of mulled wine are smells synonymous with the holiday season. Many people enjoy lighting candles, incense and fireplaces in their homes to evoke the moods associated with these festive fragrances. Burning scented products may create a cozy ambiance, and in the case of fireplaces, provide light and heat, but some experts want people to consider how doing so contributes to the quality of the air indoors...
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- Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation
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Sat, 13 Dec 2025
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- Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
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- Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
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Fri, 12 Dec 2025
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025
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- House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases
- Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
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- Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
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- Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
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- Renewed Thailand-Cambodia border fighting displaces hundreds of thousands
- Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
- Georgia Democrat Eric Gisler claims upset state House win in historically Republican district
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
- Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video
- Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
- Democrat wins Miami mayors race for the first time in nearly 30 years
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- Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
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- Indiana Senate committee advance redistricting legislation backed by Trump toward final floor vote
- Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict
- ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
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