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People Who Decorate for the Holidays Are Perceived as Friendlier, According to Science
A 30-year-old study found that people who decorate their homes for the holidays tend to appear friendlier to their neighbors.
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11 Festive Mocktails for Your Alcohol-Free Holiday Guests
From spirit-free hot toddies to pumpkin pie martinis, these holiday drinks are sure to be a hit with your non-drinking partygoers.
11 of Europe’s Most Magical Christmas Markets
You’ll be hard pushed to find a European city that doesn’t host a Christmas market these days—here are some of the continent's most enchanting.
11 Odd Victorian Christmas Traditions
Many Victorian Christmas traditions inspired our holiday rituals today. But some odd ones, like playing snap-dragon and other dangerous parlor games, are no longer common.
A Dallas Bar Has Banned Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You From Its Jukebox
The Stoneleigh P bar in Dallas has banned "All I Want for Christmas Is You" from its jukebox until December 1—and after that, it's only allowed to play once per night. Both fans and Mariah Carey herself have taken notice.
The American Christmas Tree Association Is Warning of a Christmas Tree Shortage in 2021—So Plan Ahead
Climate change has hit Christmas tree farms hard. Thanks to supply chain issues, artificial tree vendors haven’t fared much better.
Mail Delivery Is Going to Be Slower and More Expensive This Holiday Season, So Here’s How to Plan Ahead
The USPS is increasing delivery times and shipping costs before the holidays. Here's how to ensure everyone on your list gets their gift on schedule.
After a Year Without the Peanuts, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Is Returning to TV
If you missed watching Peanuts holiday specials like 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and 'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' last year, you can look forward to watching them on TV in 2021.
Discover Emerging Musicians Daily With These Scratch-Off Christmas and Hanukkah Playlists
Discover new music daily with these scratch-off holiday playlists for Christmas and Hanukkah, available at Uncommon Goods.
The Delightful Reason Dolly Parton Leaves Her Christmas Decorations Up Through Mid-January
Dolly Parton has made a tradition out of leaving her Christmas decorations up through at least January 19.
Oink to the World: How Smashing a Peppermint Pig Became an American Christmas Tradition
Every year, families in Saratoga Springs, New York, celebrate Christmas by smashing a peppermint pig candy with a hammer.
5 Ways You Can Help Families in Need This Holiday Season
From Feeding America to Toys for Tots, here are five family-focused charities that could use your donations this holiday season.
7 Christmas Albums to Put on Repeat Right Now
Signs of Christmastime are different all over the world, as are Christmas traditions. But, no matter where you are or how you celebrate the holiday, one thing that is universal during the holiday season: Christmas music.
Starry Night: A History of Celebrating Christmas in Space
The space program often calls for astronauts to be in orbit for the holidays. Here's how they do it.
20 Facts About Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey’s Grinch face pretty much earned him the role. As it turned out, that was the easiest part.
I Pity the Yule: Remembering A Christmas Dream, Mr. T and Emmanuel Lewis's Lost Holiday Special
'A Christmas Dream' aired in 1984 and sees Mr. T as a sidewalk Santa who teaches Emmanuel Lewis a little something about the kid's 'bad attitude.'
Hero Worship: An Investigation Into the World's Die Hard Obsession
There are few films in the world that are as endlessly rewatchable as 'Die Hard,' but why? We rounded up some experts, including a clinical psychologist, to help explain our endless fascination with John McClane.
The 15 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This Holiday Season
The holiday season is best spent curled up on the couch with a warm cup of cocoa, a cozy blanket, and a heartwarming movie. Here are some of the best choices on Netflix.
In Texas, Pancho Claus Is the One Coming to Town
The character of Pancho Claus, which originated in Texas in the 1970s, trades a zoot suit for a red jacket and a lowrider in place of a sleigh.
The Shipping Deadlines You Should Know if You Want Your Christmas Gifts to Arrive on Time
UPS, FedEx, and USPS all have different deadlines for getting packages to their destinations by Christmas 2020.
Why You Should Buy Your Christmas Tree as Soon as Possible This Year
Stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are buying Christmas trees earlier this year and many are buying them for the first time.
Baby Boom: Remembering the Baby Alive Toy Fad of the 1980s
Baby Alive, a popular realistic doll, boasted of what toy company executives referred to as the "eww factor." It made a number two in its diaper.
The Muppet Christmas Carol Is Finally Being Rereleased With Its Long-Lost Ballad “When Love Is Gone”
If you never owned ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ on VHS, you might not know what we’re talking about. But there's a song that has long been missing from recent presentations.
Incredible Light Display Synced to A-ha’s ‘Take on Me’ Will Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
In Tracy, California, Tom BetGeorge has turned the song "Take on Me" by A-ha into an unofficial holiday bop.