Make the Holidays Extra Cozy—and Entertaining—With Our 100-Fact Fireplace Video
YouTube has countless cozy fireplace videos. But how many of them boast 100 fun facts?
YouTube has countless cozy fireplace videos. But how many of them boast 100 fun facts?
Frankincense and myrrh are a fragrant part of traditional Christmas celebrations, but what exactly are these pebble-like perfumes?
The Middle-earth author spent some imaginary time in the North Pole for an audience of just four people: his children.
Some children love meeting Santa. Others believe they're meeting the devil himself. Why?
How well do you know your Christmas vocabulary?
Jólabókaflóðið, Iceland's long-running Christmas tradition, involves books, bed, and chocolate—all our favorite things.
What do Kevin McCallister’s parents do for a living to afford the family such a lavish lifestyle?
Lingonberry jam and cream sauce are included, naturally.
If you want to avoid bad luck this holiday season, don't give knives, hankies, or peacock feathers, but do give coal.
Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime“ is both a song people love to hate and a song people love to love. Musicologist Nate Sloan has some ideas as to why the song is so polarizing.
In this 11-minute video, woodworker Frank Howarth makes what he calls an “inside-out Christmas ornament,” complete with a mini-Christmas tree inside.
’Tis the season to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in many languages.
Peek behind the curtains of ‘The Nutcracker,’ Tchaikovsky’s famous Yuletide ballet.
Rudolph is famous for standing out, but his red nose blends into this holiday-themed brainteaser.
Buddy the Elf tops his spaghetti with syrup, marshmallows, and Pop-Tarts. You can, too.
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.
The classic Will Ferrell Christmas movie celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.
From ‘Friends’ and ‘The Golden Girls’ to ‘Harry Potter’ and 'Star Wars,’ the best pop culture Christmas ornaments can work for every kind of fandom.
The tradition of giving misbehaving children lumps of coal predates the Santa Claus we know and love today.
Here's how to get a national forest Christmas tree permit.
Enter your tree size and shape and your decorating preferences, and this online calculator will do the rest.
As you wait for Christmas to arrive, this cheery brainteaser will get you in the holiday spirit.
Americans favor 'Merry Christmas,' while Brits opt for 'Happy Christmas.' Here's how we got here.