Watch Queen Elizabeth II Deliver the First Televised Christmas Broadcast
The transition from radio to a televised broadcast marked a new era for the monarchy.
The transition from radio to a televised broadcast marked a new era for the monarchy.
Debating whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie has become as popular a yuletide tradition as trimming the tree. A new trailer may offer a definitive answer to the decades-long debate.
Whether he’s coming to town, doublechecking his list, or kissing your mom, that rotund, rosy-cheeked gift bearer is probably Santa Claus to you. But around the world, he goes by many different names.
The tradition of eating ham on Christmas dates back to Nordic animal sacrifices.
No word on how Santa feels about the Jolly Green Giant’s appropriation of his trademark phrase.
Thomas Nast’s illustrations of Santa for ‘Harper’s Weekly’ shaped the Father Christmas we know today.
Traditional Christmas plants like poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe can be dangerous for pets.
To prepare yourself for the mess you’ll find after making ham, latkes, or figgy pudding, check out this holiday hidden-image puzzle.
Your tree has lived a whole other life before being attacked by your cat.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas 1983, pandemonium erupted at toy stores across America as shoppers scrambled to get their hands on Cabbage Patch Kids.
From worthless trinkets to misnamed chickens, here are the histories and etymologies of 13 Christmassy words.
Ever since the Victorians invented the Christmas card, people have gotten creative—and a bit bizarre—with their holiday greetings.
Before taking your annual trip to the Christmas tree farm, make a game plan for getting your tree home safely.
Those brightly wrapped packages we exchange around the holidays and other special occasions: Sometimes we call them gifts, other times presents. Is there a difference?
The best Christmas tree farm near you is whichever one also has sleigh rides and a petting zoo.
Having pets doesn’t mean sacrificing the well-being of your Christmas tree. There are easy measures you can take to keep your Christmas tree pet-proof.
No matter how many times you've watched ‘Elf’ (2003), this deleted scene may be new to you.
These traditional Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir.
’Tis the season for Victorian Christmas cards featuring dead robins and murdered frogs.
Grab one of these and you run the risk of someone throwing it right in the garbage.
Your drunk uncle has got nothing on an axe-wielding turkey, a gaggle of psychopathic Santas, or any other character you'll find in these holiday horror movies.
Spencer’s line of ugly Christmas sweaters are perfect for your next holiday party (though maybe not for dinner at Grandma's).
Home to the leg lamp and mouth soap, the Parker household is part of a Cleveland campus that attracts 75,000 visitors annually.
Bad guy Hans Gruber takes a tumble off Nakatomi Plaza in this hilarious ‘Die Hard’ advent calendar.