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Nobody will think you’re talking about baseball season, open season, or any other season. But why?

Brush up on the need-to-know deadlines to ensure your gifts ship in time.

Some of Hallmark's Disney ornaments are hard to find, making them extremely valuable to collectors.

Let’s take a look at what kids around the world leave out for Santa and his reindeer.

Christmas

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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.

While it might seem a little more magical if we told you that nobody really knows why Santa lives there, there is a relatively traceable paper trail.

The holiday season can bring a lot of joy, but it also brings many risks. See if your state is more dangerous than others this Christmas.

Parents who wanted to get their kids the recording device seen in the movie wouldn't give up. They were thirsty for more.

As you dust off your holiday decorations from previous years, see if you can find any Department 56 items hiding around.

You might want to rethink blasting “Last Christmas” on a loop this holiday season. These 12 Christmas songs might be causing your pet stress.

Holly and Noelle are just two of the most popular holiday-inspired baby names, but what about the others that most people wouldn’t think of? Here are 20 sweet holiday-inspired names to start your list.

Prices vary depending on the doll’s condition, but many of these iconic holiday Barbies are on sale for a pretty penny. Do you have any in your basement?

Halloween

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Looking for a way to make use of your leftover Halloween candy? We’ve found the perfect recipe to turn that leftover candy into the perfect sweet treat!

If you store your candy correctly, you can stretch this year’s Halloween candy haul well into next year.

The unwanted gourds can wind up in a variety of places, including your local zoo.

Hanukkah

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You’ve seen the classic holiday movies multiple times. Now it’s time to check out these special TV episodes.

Thanksgiving

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Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

Yes, all of the celebrity guests lip-sync their performances during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here are some more secrets from the seasonal spectacle.

To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.

July 4th

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It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.

English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc

You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)

We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.

Weird Holidays

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The shortest month of the year still includes a lot of obscure, offbeat holidays to celebrate.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve may be over, but Thomas Crapper Day is on the horizon.

Pillow fights can lead to some serious trouble. Don’t believe us? Here are some examples of times pillow fights took a turn for the worse.

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