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Defining terms highlighted by the Oxford English Dictionary and why they’re significant this year.
Jenny Cohen|
While Disneyland puts on a spectacle with its holiday festivities now, its first Christmas was less extravagant thanks to financial uncertainty and conflicting ideas.
Meagan Bojarski|
The family photos people now send in the mail are much less creepy than the Christmas cards of yore.
Kerry Wolfe|
Breaking down the truth behind common Mount Everest beliefs.
Lorna Wallace|
No matter your favorite genre, you can find surprisingly uplifting books amongst the darkness.
Chris Wheatley|
Travel to these stunning locations to live out your Disney dreams, from Ireland to Spain and more.
Jenny Cohen|
You’re probably mispronouncing a few of these—read on to find out how to say them correctly.
Paul Anthony Jones|
It’s no doubt one of the most popular holiday movies to watch each year—but how well do you know it?
Natalie Zamora|
Were the 1970s a low-tech era? And did everyone actually hate disco?
Shayna Murphy|
A study determines the best places to travel this winter, for both cold-weather and warm-weather lovers.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The flavorful pasta recipe will be a quick favorite in your home. Here’s the step-by-step instructions along with photos and more.
Natalie Zamora|
Whether it’s a fun, festive tradition or an extremely annoying event to avoid is up for debate.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Thomas Nast’s illustrations of Santa for ‘Harper’s Weekly’ shaped the Father Christmas we know today.
Jane Alexander|
The history of Christmas carp and how to prepare it in European countries such as Poland and Slovakia.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Chocolate is chocolate, isn’t it? If so, then why does the chocolate you find in many Advent calendars taste so weird?
Mental Floss UK|
It’s time to revisit some of the Disney holiday classics we grew up with. How well do you remember these movies?
Natalie Zamora|
There are a lot of misconceptions about the Arctic, from the whole concept of the North Pole, to the number of penguins who live there.
Kat Long|
Whether you're a holiday fanatic who wants even more reason to celebrate the month or a Scrooge with a burning desire to buck tradition, we've got plenty of offbeat observances to put on your December calendar.
mentalfloss .com|
Travel to Connecticut this winter to check out these festival film locations.
Tim Brinkhof|
The No. 1 city won’t be a surprise, but the rest of the top spots might be.
Rudie Obias|
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