Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of Nov. 16.

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HOLIDAYS

Food-Smaller Thanksgiving: If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don’t have to give up the traditional turkey, stuffing and all. Some tips on halving recipes, finding new ones and freezing leftovers. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Monday, 770 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Mall Santas: Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap. Malls are doing all they can to keep the jolly old man safe from the coronavirus, including banning kids from sitting on his knee, changing what a Santa visit looks like. By AP Retail Writer Joseph Pisani. UPCOMING Monday: 950 words, photos.

Searching for Joy: As some holiday tree sellers fear they’ll sell out by Thanksgiving and parcel shipping companies worry about November gridlock, a growing number of people on a quest for joy have bucked tradition and gone full-on Christmas weeks earlier than they normally would. By Leanne Italie. UPCOMING Wednesday, 990 words, photos, video.

SCHOOL

Virus Outbreak-Colleges — As college students prepare to go home for the holidays, some schools are quickly ramping up COVID-19 testing to try to keep infections from spreading as the coronavirus surges across the U.S. By Lindsay Whitehurst. UPCOMING Wednesday: 750 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-International Students — Colleges in the U.S. have seen a sharp enrollment drop among international students this fall. University administrators say a number of hurdles and new policies brought on by the coronavirus pandemic are to blame. By John Seewer and Collin Binkley. SENT: 930 words, photos

FOOD

Food-Chinese Restaurant Centennial: Nom Wah at 100: a cookbook about an iconic New York City restaurant, a community and a family. By Ann Levin. UPCOMING Monday: 800 words, photos.

AUTO

Behind the Wheel-Favorite First Car — While most people start learning how to drive with a hand-me-down car from parents or relatives, there comes a time when they want to get their first new car. With hundreds of models to choose from, narrowing it down to just one can seem overwhelming. By Brent Romans of Edmunds. UPCOMING Wednesday: 820 words, photo.

GARDENING

Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing–Tulip Friends — A mom in Utah knew she wanted to send a thank you card to a mysterious tulip planter who grew vibrant red and white flowers near her home. By Keli Kennedy. UPCOMING: Tuesday: 700 words, photos.

PERSONAL FINANCE

NerdWallet-Liz-Weston-Help-Workers-Save — When it comes to businesses helping employees save money for retirement or emergencies, the best way is to make it as painless as possible, preferably through payroll deduction. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT: 720 words, photo.

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In case you missed it:

THANKSGIVING: MED-Virus-Outbreak-Thanksgiving,

FOOD: TV-Jamie Oliver, Food-Jamie Oliver-Crispy Salmon Taco

CONSUMER: Virus Outbreak-Holiday Shipping Crunch

PARENTING: Virus Outbreak-Britain-Children

TRAVEL: Virus-Outbreak-Viral-Questions-Flying, Virus Outbreak-Business Travel, Army Museum, California-Wildfires-Wine-Country-In-Peril, Red River Gorge

GARDENING: TV-Full Bloom, Books-Landscape Photos

PERSONAL FINANCE: Virus Outbreak-Work from Home, NerdWallet-Liz-Weston-Handling-Financial-Loss

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