CHRISTMAS

A still from George Albert Smith's Santa Clause (1898).

Behold George Albert Smith's Santa Clause—the World's First Christmas Movie

Nearly a century before there was 'Home Alone,' there was George Albert Smith's 'Santa Clause,' the world's first Christmas movie, which you can still watch online.

Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, and Rik Mayall perform the Band Aid's "Do They Know it's Christmas?" in London.

Christmas Number One: Behind the Battle To Have the UK's Top Song On Christmas Day

If you’ve ever seen 'Love Actually,' you know that for a musician, being at the top of the UK charts on Christmas Day is a coveted place to be.

How to Hang Christmas Lights on Your Tree

If you’ve wondered what, exactly, is the best way to hang Christmas lights on your tree this year, we have you covered.

Say "thank you" now, return the gift later.

6 Simple Tips for Returning or Exchanging Gifts

There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to either exchange a present or return. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.

Paul McCartney is simply having a "Wonderful Christmastime" ... but are you?

Why People Hate Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime," According to a Musicologist

Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime" is both a song that people love to hate and a song that people love to love. Nate Sloan, musicologist and co-host of the 'Switched On Pop' podcast, has some ideas on why the song so polarizing.

And the Award for Most Hated Holiday Gift Goes To…

There are no one-size-fits-all Christmas gifts that everyone on your list is guaranteed to love, but there are some universally hated items you should try to avoid.

Here’s how to get rid of your Christmas morning wrapping paper pile.

How to Properly Dispose of Wrapping Paper

Can wrapping paper be recycled? As you may have guessed, correctly disposing of wrapping paper can be a bit complicated.

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