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No word on how Santa feels about the Jolly Green Giant’s appropriation of his trademark phrase.

Looking back at where the word “Christmas” came from and how it became popularized.

The word ‘yule’ gets thrown around a lot during the Christmas season, but what does it even mean? Well, like so many of the holiday’s traditions, its origins are a bit complex.

From yule goats bringing good luck to refraining from changing your underwear, these surprising superstitions once took over the holidays.

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Need a last-minute gift? It’s OK to see what you already have on hand—as long as you go about things the right way.

How did we get from one ugly Christmas sweater party in Vancouver to … here? It’s quite a yarn.

A recent study determines some of the unhealthiest festive drinks you might be enjoying this winter.

The Aebersold family established The Lumistella Company in 2005.

When you were younger, did you get oranges in your Christmas stockings? Did you just continue the tradition without asking why? Well, there are potentially multiple reasons behind this practice.

“It is a genial, festive season, and we love to muse upon graves, and dead bodies, and murders, and blood.”

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert that’s also undeniably delicious, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll be obsessed with this Christmas Crack recipe well into the new year.

When kids ask if Santa is real, is it time to come clean? We asked some experts for their input.

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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