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Charles Dickens wrote more merry tales than just 'A Christmas Carol.'

Such was the success of 'A Christmas Carol' that the four festive stories Dickens published after it—some overlooked classics, others critical flops and missteps—have since largely become eclipsed by their better-known predecessor.

Between movies, merchandise, and the parks, Disney fans were thriving in the 1990s.

A person waving with question marks around them

Looking at the origins of this Jeep-owner tradition.

Aging might seem scary, but you probably don’t have all of the facts.

The phrase “rage bait” in a speech bubble

Defining terms highlighted by the Oxford English Dictionary and why they’re significant this year.

DHI - Disneyland's First Christmas - 1955

While Disneyland puts on a spectacle with its holiday festivities now, its first Christmas was less extravagant thanks to financial uncertainty and conflicting ideas.

The family photos people now send in the mail are much less creepy than the Christmas cards of yore.

The mountain Mt. Everest with a white cloud on top

Breaking down the truth behind common Mount Everest beliefs.

‘A Man Called Ove’ by Fredrik Backman, ‘A Psalm for the Wild-Built’ by Becky Chambers, and ’84, Charing Cross Road’ by Helene Hanff.

No matter your favorite genre, you can find surprisingly uplifting books amongst the darkness.

Travel to these stunning locations to live out your Disney dreams, from Ireland to Spain and more.

Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister in ‘Home Alone’

It’s no doubt one of the most popular holiday movies to watch each year—but how well do you know it?

Were the 1970s a low-tech era? And did everyone actually hate disco?

A study determines the best places to travel this winter, for both cold-weather and warm-weather lovers.

Carrot Cavatelli with Lemon Brown Butter, Parmesan, and Toasted Pistachios

The flavorful pasta recipe will be a quick favorite in your home. Here’s the step-by-step instructions along with photos and more.

Whether it’s a fun, festive tradition or an extremely annoying event to avoid is up for debate.

Santa would look a lot different, if not for Thomas Nast.

Thomas Nast’s illustrations of Santa for ‘Harper’s Weekly’ shaped the Father Christmas we know today.

The history of Christmas carp and how to prepare it in European countries such as Poland and Slovakia.

She probably won't mind the waxier chocolate.

Chocolate is chocolate, isn’t it? If so, then why does the chocolate you find in many Advent calendars taste so weird?

It’s time to revisit some of the Disney holiday classics we grew up with. How well do you remember these movies?

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.

Love horses? Mark your calendar for December 13.

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.