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Stop fighting about politics and debate these D.C. holiday traditions.

Illustration by Daniel Shaffer (for Express)
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4 places to see D.C.’s best Christmas lights

See D.C.'s best and brightest with these local light displays.

What gifts should you buy at your favorite D.C. shop? We asked the experts.

What do you get for the hip D.C.-area resident who has everything? Something from their favorite local shop, of course.

Ice! at National Harbor is a pricey bore, but free Christmas fun abounds nearby

There's nothing to do at Ice! besides snap photos before the freezing cold kills your phone battery.

Fans of Kellogg's put up a cereal defense.

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk, on the other hand, are actually expecting.

Hip-hip, a food festival and an improvised whodunit are all on the agenda for this weekend.

Celebrate the holidays with stories of parental abandonment, estranged families and nearly-attempted suicide.

Looking for something local? Hit up these three holiday markets for the perfect gift.

Important: Do you prefer the Obamas' lumpy, living evergreen or the Capitol's picture-perfect spruce? #notmytree

Septime Webre's American-flavored Nutcracker is going head-to-head with the Hip Hop Nutcracker this year.

For the first time, Ford's Theatre's "A Christmas Carol" is going head-to-head with The Second City's sendup.

“Season’s Greenings" celebrates the centennial of the National Park Service.

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Rejoice — Netflix is now available off-line.

Plus, a lady is saying she's Prince's wife and Rita Ora had a birthday cake complete with crystals.

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Were the 'Gilmore Girls' always like this, or did people just notice it?

Washington is still falling short in a crucial offensive category.

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Plus, Britney Spears went on a sushi dinner date and a makeup artist is threatening to sue Kylie Jenner.

Dr. Andrea helps a reader who's sick and tired of Bro's hurtful comments, and another reader who can't get her boyfriend to tell his parents they're dating.

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