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Radio Stations Around the World Are Attempting to Cheer Up Listeners With Christmas Music
In an attempt to provide listeners with some holiday comfort, several radio stations are playing their classic Christmas programming early this year.
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The World’s Oldest Christmas Carol Is One You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The Catholic Church chose its first Christmas song before it even chose a day to celebrate the holiday on.
Criminal Kringle: The Santa Claus Bank Heist of 1927
On December 23, 1927, a man dressed as Santa Claus walked into a bank and demanded money. Unfortunately, the bank was in Texas, and practically everyone in town was armed. Determining Santa was on the Naughty List, they opened fire.
5 Traditional Christmas Desserts You Should Try
This holiday season, step away from the candy canes and try one of these traditional Christmas desserts from around the world.
A Brief Guide to Iceland's 13 Mischievous Yule Lads—and Their Ogre Mother
Whether it was one of the 13 Yule Lads stealing the little food your family had or being eaten by Grýla, Icelandic kids had a lot to worry about around the holidays.
The Many Stories Behind the Origins of Yule
The word "yule" gets thrown around a lot during the Christmas season, but what does it even mean? Well, like so many of the holiday's traditions, its origins are a bit complex.
Good Boy No More: Police Therapy Dog Steals Toys From a Charity Donation Bin
Stealing toys from a charity bin would be enough to put anyone on Santa’s naughty list—unless you’re an extremely lovable golden retriever.
See the World’s First Mass-Produced Christmas Card
The person who sent the first commerical Christmas cards was tired of letter-writing around the holidays.
10 Surprising Facts About Serendipity
'Serendipity,' which features John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale as star-crossed lovers who meet once in New York City then reconnect a few years later through a series of events, has become a holiday staple for rom-com fans.
14 Festive Facts About The Santa Clause
From deleted subplots to a very different original opening to a Santa suit so bad it almost made Tim Allen start a fight, here are 14 facts about the making of 'The Santa Clause' for its 25th anniversary.
8 Surprising Facts About 'Let It Snow'
"Let It Snow" was written in Southern California during a heatwave. Here are some more facts about the honorary holiday song.
The 40 Best Christmas Television Episodes
There's something oddly comforting about watching your favorite television characters navigate the stress—and joys—of the holiday season. Here are some of our very favorite holiday-themed TV episodes.
Santa Wars: The Not-So-Merry Face-Off Between Dueling Santa Claus Unions
In 2008, disagreements over how one Santa Claus led a union of Kringles erupted in physical violence. The Santa Wars had begun.
Wham!’s Iconic 'Last Christmas' Video Has Been Re-Released in Glorious 4K
Whether you know all the 'Last Christmas' lyrics or avoid the song at all costs, it’s worth seeing George Michael’s hair in 4K glory.
The One Thing Director Richard Curtis Would Change About Love Actually Today
It might be what’s keeping the star-studded Christmas classic ‘Love Actually’ from being your family’s annual holiday movie...
Not Enough Wrapping Paper to Cover Your Gift? Try This Super-Simple Hack
There's no need to throw away a square of wrapping paper that's too small to fit your present. With some simple geometry, you can save yourself time and sanity when wrapping gifts.
5 Tips for Holiday Travel, According to the TSA
Traveling during the holidays can be a hassle, and airport security restrictions don’t make things any easier. Luckily, the TSA has compiled a list of tips for making your airport experience as seamless as possible.
12 Festive Facts About White Christmas
In 1953, Paramount Pictures set out to make a musical built around the most popular Christmas pop song of all time. With Bing Crosby’s star power leading the way, 'White Christmas' overcame some early development struggles to become one of the most celebr
When Theodore Roosevelt’s Son Snuck a Christmas Tree into the White House
President Theodore Roosevelt was well-known as a conservationist, but that wasn't necessarily the reason there was no White House Christmas tree in 1902.
10 Christmasy Movies That Might Not Be "Christmas Movies"
If ‘Die Hard’ has taught us anything, it’s that sometimes the best Christmas movies aren’t necessarily even Christmas movies.
Why Does Santa Claus Live at the North Pole?
Political cartoonist Thomas Nast came up with his own answer to the “Where does Santa live?” question ... and it stuck.
Harry & David Just Released a Cats-Inspired Gourmet Gift Collection
These subtle, sophisticated gifts are purr-fect for fans of ‘Cats,’ gift baskets, and delicious food in general.
10 Forgotten Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials
'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'Frosty the Snowman' are Christmas classics, but history hasn't been as kind to all of Rankin/Bass's television specials.
The Most Popular Christmas Cookie in Each State
See how your "best Christmas cookie" opinions measure up against your state’s—and discover some new recipes, too.