HOLIDAYS

Santa would look a lot different, if not for Thomas Nast.

Thomas Nast, the Political Cartoonist Who Illustrated Santa Claus

Thomas Nast’s illustrations of Santa for ‘Harper’s Weekly’ shaped the Father Christmas we know today.

’Tis the season for holiday baking mayhem.

Can You Find the Frying Pan Hidden by the Holiday Mess?

To prepare yourself for the mess you’ll find after making ham, latkes, or figgy pudding, check out this holiday hidden-image puzzle.

Trees hit growth spurts just like we do.

How Long Does It Take to Grow a Christmas Tree?

Your tree has lived a whole other life before being attacked by your cat.

People had odd ways of spreading holiday cheer.

20 Disturbing Vintage Holiday Cards

Ever since the Victorians invented the Christmas card, people have gotten creative—and a bit bizarre—with their holiday greetings.

Simple Tricks for Safely Tying a Christmas Tree to Your Car

Before taking your annual trip to the Christmas tree farm, make a game plan for getting your tree home safely.

Looking to Chop Down a Fresh Christmas Tree This Year? This Map Can Help Locate the Nearest Tree Farm

The best Christmas tree farm near you is whichever one also has sleigh rides and a petting zoo.

Pets and Christmas trees can be a chaotic combination.

8 Helpful Tips for Keeping Pets Out of Christmas Trees

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.

A Brief History of Creepy Victorian Christmas Cards

’Tis the season for Victorian Christmas cards featuring dead robins and murdered frogs.

Buyers Beware: These Are the Holiday Gifts No One Really Wants

Grab one of these and you run the risk of someone throwing it right in the garbage.

Use up leftover pumpkin pie filling in a delectable cheesecake.

6 Ways to Use Leftover Pumpkin Pie Filling

Here are a few delicious ideas for using up extra pumpkin pie filling left over from your holiday baking.

Gary Busey is "The Gingerdead Man" (2005).

15 Must-See Holiday Horror Movies

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.

The Most and Least Expensive States to Buy a Turkey in 2022

Turkey will likely be the most expensive part of your Thanksgiving meal, but the cost varies by state.

8 Infamous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Incidents

From Felix the Cat catching fire to the Great Balloon Massacre of 1997, here are the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade's most infamous moments.

Black Friday sales are happening everywhere—but these are the stores you shouldn’t skip.

The 15 Best Stores to Shop for Black Friday Deals In 2022

JCPenney, Belk, and Macy’s make the list of the best retailers to shop at if you want to save big on Black Friday 2022.

8 Forgotten Pie Recipes We Should Bring Back

They might not have the name recognition of apple or cherry pies, but perhaps these pies could stage a comeback.

Can You Spot All 12 Old-Timey Terms in Our Thanksgiving Word Search?

‘Jipper’ is hidden somewhere in this letter grid—and you’ll probably find some at Thanksgiving dinner, too.

Serving Green Bean Casserole at Thanksgiving? Dorcas Reilly’s Original Recipe Is Still the Best

Dorcas Reilly’s original green bean casserole recipe is a Thanksgiving classic, and it's surprisingly easy to prepare.

Tofurky doesn't need to be the main course of your next Thanksgiving feast.

11 Vegan and Vegetarian Thanksgiving Entrées That Aren’t Tofurky

These vegetarian mains won’t make you miss the turkey (or Tofurky) this Thanksgiving.

Even a small donation makes a huge difference.

12 Ways You Can Help Your Local Food Bank

More than 34 million Americans face food insecurity. Here are some ways you can help at your local food bank.

Thomas Jefferson wasn't a fan of Turkey Day.

What a Turkey: When Thomas Jefferson Refused to Acknowledge Thanksgiving

The nation's third president didn't want to give Americans the bird.

Watch Hans Gruber Plummet to His Death on This Hilarious ‘Die Hard’ Advent Calendar

Bad guy Hans Gruber takes a tumble off Nakatomi Plaza in this hilarious ‘Die Hard’ advent calendar.

This Easy 5-Ingredient Green Bean Recipe Is a Lighter Alternative to Casserole

With the right preparation, this dish can add much-needed freshness to your Thanksgiving spread without sacrificing flavor.

The sweet, gooey side dish is a classic at many Thanksgiving feasts.

Why Do We Serve Marshmallows on Sweet Potatoes?

If you’re repulsed by the concept of sweet potato casserole, you can blame Big Marshmallow.

Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Assists Holiday Chefs

Tales from the Butterball Hotline

It’s 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and you just realized you forgot to thaw your turkey. Don’t panic. Call 1-800-BUTTERBALL.

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