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4 Festive Holiday Road Trips To Take in December
From Oregon to North Carolina, these road trips offer more than their fair share of holiday cheer.
How the Civil War Inspired 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day'
When Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem that inspired the holiday tune, he definitely had the horrors of the Civil War on his mind.
9 Facts About Krampus, St. Nick's Demonic Companion
St. Nick brings the gifts. Krampus brings the pain. Here are some things you might not have known about Santa's demonic companion.
The Surprising Link Between Home Alone and Straw Dogs
Both star home vigilantes, but only one of them builds up a body count.
See How to Grow Snowflakes Inside a Soda Bottle
It's never too warm to see snow on Christmas.
The Plugin That Keeps the Internet From Spoiling Santa Claus
Believers: Click at your own risk.
Paul McCartney's Long-Lost Christmas Album Surfaces Online
The musician only made enough copies for each of his fellow Beatles, and the discs degraded fast. Now, we can finally listen to (part of) the rare record.
The U.S. Postal Service Is Making Holiday Dreams Come True, One Letter at a Time
The "Operation Santa" program lets members of the public reply to kids' letters to Santa.
Ho, No: Christmas Trees Will Be Expensive and Scarce This Year
Holiday cheer is gonna cost you this season.
Should You Worry About the Insects Living in Your Christmas Tree?
Here's how to reduce the chances of mites and beetles joining you for the holidays.
13 Facts About A Charlie Brown Christmas
Charles Schulz thought 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' was a "disaster." CBS hated it. But it's the most beloved Christmas special of all time. Nice work, Charlie Brown.
21 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Mall Santas
Rule number one: Always stay in character.
7 Christmas Foods of Yesteryear
Over the centuries, yuletide revelers have enjoyed far different culinary fare than we do today. These historical Christmas dishes are sure to confuse—or tantalize—your taste buds.
10 UK Christmas Traditions That Confuse Americans
When you’ve been celebrating a holiday one way your entire life, it’s easy to assume that’s the way it’s celebrated everywhere—but things are a bit different across the pond.
The Secret History of Mrs. Claus
Santa's doting, rosy wife is not necessarily what she seems.
15 Cool Christmas Trees From Around the World
You'll never look at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree the same way again.
America’s First Theme Park Was All Santa, All the Time
When Santa Land opened in Indiana in 1946, it was America's first theme park.
20 Heartwarming Stories That Will Brighten Your Holiday Season
Though the holiday season can be fraught with stress and a last-minute to-do list, it’s also a time of extreme generosity.
What Happens When You Send a Letter to Santa Claus?
Yes, Virginia, Santa does read his mail.
10 Sweet Facts About Candy Canes
There's a lot to know about this simple holiday treat.
Why Did NORAD Start Tracking Santa?
On December 24, 1955, the red telephone at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center started to ring. When they picked up the phone, a little girl asked an unexpected question: “Are you really Santa Claus?”
How Much Would It Cost to be Santa Claus?
And you thought your holiday shopping list was long!
9 Homemade Food Gifts to Give This Holiday Season
What do you give a person who has everything? Something good to eat!