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9 Olde-Timey Holiday Drinks to Whip Up This Winter
From traditional eggnog to boozy apple toddies, these old-fashioned holiday bevvies from vintage cookbooks will warm you up on winter days.
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Talk is Sheep: Behind the Christmas Eve Myth That Animals Speak at Midnight
The Christmas legend that animals gain the power of speech on Christmas Eve has roots all the way back in the manger.
Why Are Red and Green the Colors of Christmas?
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
The 20 Most Popular Winter Holiday Destinations
Planning a holiday vacation retreat? Here are the top winter destinations to hit up, regardless of whether you prefer warm or cold weather.
The 7 Worst Birthdays to Have, According to Moms
If moms had a choice, they wouldn’t go into labor around the holidays.
9 People Who Shaped Christmas
Historical figures like Charles Dickens, Thomas Nast, Washington Irving, and even Queen Charlotte all helped create Christmas as we know it.
The 25 U.S. Cities Most Likely to Have a White Christmas
Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.
Get Into the Holiday Spirit With These Festive Macarons
These Christmas-themed macarons are worth the effort.
Why Christmas Music Sounds So Distinct
Sleigh bells certainly help make Christmas music sound so Christmassy. But it’s a little more complicated than just that.
The 15 States That Produce the Most Christmas Trees
There are Christmas tree farms scattered throughout the United States. Here’s which states produce the most of the holiday-favorite evergreen.
The Origins of 12 Christmas Traditions
From expecting Santa to fill socks with gifts to eating cake that looks like tree bark, some holiday traditions are downright odd. But we can explain!
How “My Favorite Things” Became an Unlikely Christmas Classic
How many of the “favorite things” are Christmas-coded? We counted.
Are Christmas Trees Dangerous to Pets?
Pets are a welcome part of the holidays, but a little care is needed to make sure they don't have problems with your decorations.
Get Paid to Watch 25 Holiday Movies in 25 Days
A job that forces you to watch and review Christmas movies—what could be better?
The Origins of 10 Popular Christmas Songs
You’ve sung them while clutching cups of hot cocoa. You’ve heard them played in shopping malls. But do you know how some of the world’s best-known Christmas carols were created?
Can You Really Get Your Tongue Stuck to a Metal Pole?
As anyone who has seen ‘A Christmas Story’ knows, licking a cold metal object can be dangerous. Here’s why you should never stick your tongue to a metal pole in winter.
Aldi Unveils Its Advent Calendars for 2024
Aldi’s shoppers, rejoice! The store’s 2024 Advent calendars are coming soon.
7 Historical ‘Wars on Christmas’
Christmas has been canceled a fair number of times throughout history.
Some Spirit Halloweens Will Become Spirit Christmas Stores This Holiday Season
The pop-up Halloween giant is hoping to become a force in the Christmas market.
How Schmaltzy Hallmark Christmas Movies Came to Rule the Holiday Season
The Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas kicks off every October. But the channel's reputation for producing feel-good holiday films began years before the annual event.
What Does “Bah, Humbug!” Actually Mean?
The meaning of ‘Bah, humbug!’ is a little more layered than what people normally attribute to Ebenezer Scrooge of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
25 Non-Christmas Things That Have Happened on December 25
Other momentous events have happened on December 25, like Washington crossing the Delaware and the birth of Jimmy Buffett.
10 of the Best Last-Minute Gifts That Will Make It in Time for Christmas
Discover 10 of the best last-minute gifts to give this holiday season, including MasterClass, Nuuly, Blue Apron, and more.
25 Things to Look for During the 24-Hour ‘A Christmas Story’ Marathon
You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart, but can you spot the many flubs in Bob Clark’s ‘A Christmas Story’?