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Hee-Haw: The Wild Ride of "Dominick the Donkey"—the Holiday Earworm You Love to Hate
“Dominick The Donkey,” Lou Monte's 1960 holiday earworm, is a novelty song even by Christmas music standards.
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11 Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World
We all know about the typical American Christmas trappings—Santa, the tree, fruitcake, etc. But what about traditions elsewhere in the world that might seem a little strange?
5 Easier Ways to Water Your Christmas Tree
Avoid the sap-covered clothing and use these easy methods for watering a Christmas tree without crouching down on the floor.
The Tumultuous History of Tinsel
You probably know that tinsel is the shiny, silvery stuff that hangs off Christmas trees, but what is it made of exactly? To answer that, we have to look at the decoration's complicated history.
How to Keep a Cat Out of Your Christmas Tree
If you have a cat at home, you'll need to follow these tips for setting up a cat-friendly Christmas tree for the holidays.
Someone Calculated the Total Damage The Wet Bandits Caused in Home Alone
Kevin McCallister, mad genius though he is, was not thinking about property values during the Christmas holiday he spent alone at home.
10 Vintage Holiday Party Tips from Old Etiquette Manuals
Stumped for holiday party decorating ideas? Scrambling for a thrilling centerpiece that you can light on fire? Look no further than these 10 tips from old-timey etiquette manuals.
25 Gift Cards That Give You—and Your Recipient—the Best Bang for Your Buck
From highest ratings to highest discounts, these gift cards are your best bet for hard-to-please recipients.
'Secret Santa' Causes Millennial Anxiety, Report Finds
The traditional gift-giving exchange known as Secret Santa can result in social shaming and overspending, according to a new survey.
What's the Origin of White Elephant Parties?
The term 'white elephant' has been used since at least the 1800s to refer to a less-than-desirable gift.
An Ingenious Way to Wrap Holiday Presents in Seconds
Use a technique embraced by department store workers in Japan to make gift wrapping a seamless event.
A Simple Way to Figure Out How Many Lights You Need for Your Christmas Tree
Don't get stuck struggling with a ball of green cords year after year. Here's how to buy and store only the lights you need to make your Christmas tree shine.
8 Festive Facts About Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies
In an era of cord-cutting, Hallmark Channel Christmas movie programming delivers huge ratings. Here's how fake snow and formulaic plots have taken over the holidays.
15 Novelty Socks That Make Perfect Stocking Stuffers
Socks are low-key the perfect holiday gift. Here are some fun, funky, and cozy options to add to your shopping list this season.
What Are the 12 Days of Christmas?
Everyone knows to expect a partridge in a pear tree on the first day of Christmas. But when is that, exactly?
The Office-Themed Ugly Christmas Sweaters Are Here to Show Off Your Dunder Mifflin Spirit
It's now easier than ever to gift your loved ones with Dunder Mifflin-inspired Christmas presents, thanks to Target's new 'The Office' collection.
The Hallmark Channel’s First-Ever ‘Christmas Con’ Is Comin’ to Town
Fans of Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, ugly Christmas sweaters, or Chad Michael Murray: This is for you.
Trader Joe's Is Selling an Advent Calendar for Cats
If you don't want your cat to feel left out this holiday season, gift them an Advent calendar filled with 25 festive treats.
When Should You Book Your Thanksgiving and Christmas Flights? Right Now!
It might seem like the best time to book flights for holiday travel is still to come, but you should actually nab airline tickets ASAP.
20 Facts About Gremlins
Joe Dante's dark comedy classic is partly responsible for the PG-13 rating. But that hasn't stopped WarnerMedia from turning it into a new animated series.
6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree
When it's time to say goodbye to this year's Christmas tree, try one of these eco-friendly methods—don't just dump it on the curb.
7 Great Scientists Who Were Born on Christmas Day
From the discoverer of titanium to a prehistoric plant expert, these Christmas-born scientists helped us better understand the natural world.
Meet Grýla, the Christmas Troll Who Eats Iceland's Naughtiest Children
Descriptions of Grýla vary from tale to tale, but in all of them, she's bloodthirsty and fearsome.
Can You Spot the Hidden Words and Images in These 4 Christmas Brain Teasers?
Only 10 percent of people can solve these in under 30 seconds, according to Solar Centre.