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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to Connecticut this winter to check out these festival film locations.
Travel to these cities to explore the gorgeous—and extensive—public libraries.
What really goes on in the Bermuda Triangle? Is it as mysterious and dangerous as we’re meant to believe? And could ocean farts be behind it all?
There’s more to it than chocolate-filled calendars.
You won’t be able to avoid these festive decorations on a drive in the wintertime.