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Can You Spot the Sheep Among the Santas?
In this Christmas hidden object brainteaser, Hungarian artist Dudolf has concealed a single sheep amid a flock of Santas.
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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25?
Jesus’s birthday is subject to interpretation, and there are plenty of intriguing theories to explain how we landed on December 25 to celebrate Christmas.
11 Holiday Cookies From Around the World
From pizzelle to vanillekipferl, cookies are an important part of holidays no matter where you celebrate.
11 Illuminating Facts About the Leg Lamp from ‘A Christmas Story’
As ‘A Christmas Story’ has grown in popularity, so has one of its most recognizable props: the leg lamp, that glowing gam otherwise known as “a major award.”
$#@!* Santa! The 20 Most Expletive-Filled Christmas Movies of All Time
Some holiday favorites are fun and festive. Others have an F-bomb count to rival 'Goodfellas.'
Santa Slays: When 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' Caused a Public Panic
'Silent Night, Deadly Night,' 1984's killer Santa slasher, led some psychologists to worry kids might develop panic disorders and even regress in their toilet training.
Watch Queen Elizabeth II Deliver the First Televised Christmas Broadcast
The transition from radio to a televised broadcast marked a new era for the monarchy.
Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas Movie? A New and Official Trailer May Finally Answer the Question
Debating whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie has become as popular a yuletide tradition as trimming the tree. A new trailer may offer a definitive answer to the decades-long debate.
20 Merry Monikers for Santa and Santa-Like Figures Around the World
Whether he’s coming to town, doublechecking his list, or kissing your mom, that rotund, rosy-cheeked gift bearer is probably Santa Claus to you. But around the world, he goes by many different names.
The Pagan Origins of Christmas Ham
The tradition of eating ham on Christmas dates back to Nordic animal sacrifices.
Why Does Santa Claus Say “Ho Ho Ho”?
No word on how Santa feels about the Jolly Green Giant’s appropriation of his trademark phrase.
Thomas Nast, the Political Cartoonist Who Illustrated Santa Claus
Thomas Nast’s illustrations of Santa for ‘Harper’s Weekly’ shaped the Father Christmas we know today.
7 Holiday Plants That Are Toxic to Pets
Traditional Christmas plants like poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe can be dangerous for pets.
Can You Find the Frying Pan Hidden by the Holiday Mess?
To prepare yourself for the mess you’ll find after making ham, latkes, or figgy pudding, check out this holiday hidden-image puzzle.
How Long Does It Take to Grow a Christmas Tree?
Your tree has lived a whole other life before being attacked by your cat.
Relive the Cabbage Patch Kid Riots of 1983
In the weeks leading up to Christmas 1983, pandemonium erupted at toy stores across America as shoppers scrambled to get their hands on Cabbage Patch Kids.
The Origins of 13 Christmas Words
From worthless trinkets to misnamed chickens, here are the histories and etymologies of 13 Christmassy words.
20 Disturbing Vintage Holiday Cards
Ever since the Victorians invented the Christmas card, people have gotten creative—and a bit bizarre—with their holiday greetings.
Simple Tricks for Safely Tying a Christmas Tree to Your Car
Before taking your annual trip to the Christmas tree farm, make a game plan for getting your tree home safely.
What’s the Difference Between a Gift and a Present?
Those brightly wrapped packages we exchange around the holidays and other special occasions: Sometimes we call them gifts, other times presents. Is there a difference?
Looking to Chop Down a Fresh Christmas Tree This Year? This Map Can Help Locate the Nearest Tree Farm
The best Christmas tree farm near you is whichever one also has sleigh rides and a petting zoo.
8 Helpful Tips for Keeping Pets Out of Christmas Trees
Having pets doesn’t mean sacrificing the well-being of your Christmas tree. There are easy measures you can take to keep your Christmas tree pet-proof.
Watch Will Ferrell Terrorize the North Pole in This Deleted Scene From ‘Elf’
No matter how many times you've watched ‘Elf’ (2003), this deleted scene may be new to you.
How the Dala Horse Became a Symbol of Sweden
These traditional Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir.