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The Feast of the Seven Fishes, or ‘Festa dei Sette Pesci,’ is a delectable blend of the sacred and secular, the old world and the new.

There’s a lot to know about this simple holiday treat.
Stacy Conradt|
There’s a science behind the biggest holiday earworms.
Alexandria Ingham|
No word on how Santa feels about the Jolly Green Giant’s appropriation of his trademark phrase.
Ellen Gutoskey|

Christmas

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.
Kate Rockwood|
While most holiday events are largely forgettable, these ended in injury and/or death.
Ryan Menezes|
Christmas is one of the most profitable times of the year for film studios, who count on people desperate to get away from their families for a couple of hours.
Jake Rossen|
Looking back at where the word “Christmas” came from and how it became popularized.
Paul Anthony Jones|
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.
Austin Thompson|
From yule goats bringing good luck to refraining from changing your underwear, these surprising superstitions once took over the holidays.
Paul Anthony Jones|
How did we get from one ugly Christmas sweater party in Vancouver to … here? It’s quite a yarn.
Ellen Gutoskey|
A recent study determines some of the unhealthiest festive drinks you might be enjoying this winter.
Paul Anthony Jones|

Halloween

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!
Cody Schultz|
If you store your candy correctly, you can stretch this year’s Halloween candy haul well into next year.
Michele Debczak|
The unwanted gourds can wind up in a variety of places, including your local zoo.
Jake Rossen|

Hanukkah

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

Thanksgiving

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.
Nicole Garner, Garin Pirnia|
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?
Ethan Trex|
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.
Erin McCarthy, Stacy Conradt|
To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.
Mary Beth Skylis|

July 4th

It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.
Arika Okrent|
English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
Brett Reynolds|
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)
Alvin Ward|
We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.
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Weird Holidays

The shortest month of the year still includes a lot of obscure, offbeat holidays to celebrate.
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve may be over, but Thomas Crapper Day is on the horizon.
Caitlin Schneider, Laura Turner Garrison|
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.
Rebecca OConnell|
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