(Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post)

5 holiday wines to try

The price range of these holiday-worthy bubbles and red wines runs $8 to $50.

    Style

    5/21/98 - CREDIT: Michael Williamson/TWP Location: One Judiciary Square Summary: Mayor Barry says that he will not run for Mayor again. Caption: Mayor Barry kisses wife Cora Masters-Barry during press conference to announce that he will not run for Mayor again.

    She loved the ‘Mayor for Life,’ but don’t refer to Cora Barry as his widow

    They had a complicated life, but she was the first one called when Marion Barry collapsed.

    Magazine

    D.C.’s theater wunderkind grows up

    What does Signature’s Eric Schaeffer have left to prove?

    Food

    WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24, 2014: Winter-Warmer Horchata  (Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post).

    Embrace Mexican drinks for a feliz navidad

    Spirits: Rompope and a spiked horchata will make you say adios to eggnog — possibly for good.

    Wellness

    GAITHERSBURG, MD - NOVEMBER 25:
Navin Kumar, who has a mechanical heart and Parkinson's, practices at the Maryland Table Tennis Center November 25, 2014 in Gaithersburg, MD. He will represent Maryland at the U.S. National table tennis Championships next month. 
(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)

    It’s good exercise and it lets you relive your childhood: Table tennis is back

    Did you play ping-pong as a kid? It’s still an effective and fun way to work up a sweat.

    Weddings & Romance

    Edward and Jenny

    Date Lab: Small town roots; big city match?

    He had difficult news to share, but that didn’t take away from their night together.

    KidsPost

    It’s time to play: The best video games of 2014

    Covering all genres and platforms, there is more than enough here to keep you busy over the holidays.

    Advice

    Carolyn Hax: With full plate, portion out what you can do

    Making a priority list can help woman who is juggling work, school, family and household responsibilities.

    Reliable Source

    President Obama at WH at holiday party: don’t steal the silver!

    At a festive gathering, the president instead offers napkins bearing the presidential seal.

    Home & Garden

    Crew member Sam Vail with Brussels sprouts at the author’s farm

    It’s time to harvest Brussels sprouts

    Harvesting these delectable miniature cabbages is not difficult.

    Fashion

    Chanel, Hermes and Louis Vuitton are ready for their close-ups on unboxing videos

    Designer handbag purchases are transformed into performance art.

    Parenting

    My kids have no interest in my native language

    Many parents would love for their children to speak two languages. I am trying to teach them my native language, but they aren’t interested.