Why Are Red and Green the Colors of Christmas?
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
The tradition of giving misbehaving children lumps of coal predates the Santa Claus we know and love today.
Don't worry: It's not because sirens hurt dogs’ sensitive ears.
The literal meaning of ‘sic’ is ‘so’ or ‘thus.’ But the way writers use it is a little more nuanced.
The meaning of the “wait for green” traffic sign is less redundant than it seems.
Americans favor 'Merry Christmas,' while Brits opt for 'Happy Christmas.' Here's how we got here.
Olive Garden makes good on its promise of unlimited breadsticks, but the deal does come with some unpublicized caveats.
The day after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, has a rather sinister label: Black Friday. How did that happen?
The Guinness World Record holder for longest song ever is based on a 16th-century Indian poem.
You can, but the USPS actually prefers that you don’t. Here’s why.
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.
Dropping that ‘t’ sound is an example of what linguists call glottalization, or replacing a sound with a pause in the vocal cords.
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.”
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?
Solariums are nostalgic for many customers, but Wendy's thinks they’re dated.
The word ‘gross,’ which came to English from French, took on a variety of senses in English related to size. But the ‘gross of today is different from the ‘gross’ of the past thanks to teens.
Ever wondered if yams and sweet potatoes are the same thing? Read this before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.
The word predates social media.
Pumpkin pie was actually born in Europe—until American colonists claimed it as their own in the late 18th century.
There are a few reasons—including a little something to do with the horse and buggy. Find out more about the history of Election Day.
The "Ty" on the iconic heart-shaped Beanie Babies tag isn't an abbreviation. It's the name of the toy brand and its notorious founder.
Climate can cause a big difference in how much hair a lion grows.
Pigeons aren’t known to be particularly talkative birds.