Why Are Blue and White the Colors of Hanukkah?
In 1864, the Jewish poet Ludwig August Frankl named blue and white “the colors of Judah” in a poem not so surprisingly called “Judah’s Colours.”
In 1864, the Jewish poet Ludwig August Frankl named blue and white “the colors of Judah” in a poem not so surprisingly called “Judah’s Colours.”
Those brightly wrapped packages we exchange around the holidays and other special occasions: Sometimes we call them “gifts,” sometimes “presents.” Is there a difference?
Figgy pudding might be a fixture in Christmas carol lyrics, but you've probably never seen it in person. So just what is this British dish we've been singing about for all these years?
Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?
Three ingredients in the “flower food” packet stapled to the cellophane around your bouquet can help the blooms stay vibrant.
Up to 70 percent of people have experienced hypnic jerks, but they’re usually nothing to worry about.
Cultural values have changed a lot since ancient Greece.
The six-sided tool helped make IKEA a household name. But did anyone named Allen have anything to do with it?
On Earth, compasses always point north—but when you’re drifting outside our planet’s magnetosphere, things get more complicated.
Are Diet Coke and Coke Zero really that different? Here are the differences and health factors in the diet soda vs. zero-sugar soda debate.
These two tiny titans of folklore might appear similar, but they couldn't be more different.
Whether you’re at a hotel on a business trip or crashing at a relative’s house for the holidays, getting quality sleep on the first few nights can be a challenge. Here’s why.
And what happens if you chow down on one anyway?
Let’s crack the history wide open.
Discover the origins of the Christmas tree tradition that brings joy to millions each season.
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
Most casinos lack windows, and gamblers like it that way.
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?
There’s science behind that seemingly random number.
You can binge Netflix in any room you like, but there are some key differences between these living areas.
To get to the answer, we need to discuss Latin, wooden stakes, Catherine the Great, and, of course, Shakespeare.
The origins of the term come from the Irish word for “ring.”
English cucumbers have a few qualities that make them superior to regular cucumbers, but one causes some problems, too.
You may have been taught that Earth has seven continents. Or is it six? Or eight?