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Why You Should Buy Your Christmas Tree as Soon as Possible This Year
Stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are buying Christmas trees earlier this year and many are buying them for the first time.
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14 Cool Retro Gifts for the Gen Xer in Your Life
Generation Xers seem obsessed with retro items, from Polaroid cameras to CD players, they can't get enough of them.
The Muppet Christmas Carol Is Finally Being Rereleased With Its Long-Lost Ballad “When Love Is Gone”
If you never owned ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ on VHS, you might not know what we’re talking about. But there's a song that has long been missing from recent presentations.
Incredible Light Display Synced to A-ha’s ‘Take on Me’ Will Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
In Tracy, California, Tom BetGeorge has turned the song "Take on Me" by A-ha into an unofficial holiday bop.
10 Great Charities to Support This Holiday Season
From virtual toy drives to holiday cards for a cause, here are some of the best charities to support this Christmas.
The Most Popular Holiday Dessert in Each State, Mapped
Gingerbread men, candy canes, and other classic Christmas desserts made the cut. Thanks to Utah, so did Jolly Ranchers.
What Are Sugar Plums?
Sugar plums didn't originally contain plums, and their name once doubled as a not-so-sweet euphemism.
Was Frosty the Snowman Actually an Evil Demon? One Fan Theory Says Yes
According to a theory about the song, Frosty the Snowman was brought to life by a group of evil children.
10 Ways You Can Help Small Businesses This Holiday Season
While the most obvious way to support small businesses is to buy their goods or services online or in person, there are other ways to help small businesses as well.
Never Got a Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine as a Kid? You Can Still Buy One This Holiday Season
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine hasn't gone off the market since it debuted in 1979. Here's how to get your hands on one.
How Zoom Santas Are Connecting With Kids Virtually in 2020
Sitting on Santa's lap isn't an option in 2020, but kids can still see him virtually this Christmas through Zoom, Cameo, and more.
You Can Make the Royal Family's Traditional Christmas Pudding At Home
This Christmas, add some class to your dinner table by making the royal family's traditional figgy pudding recipe.
'Biggest Little Christmas Showdown' Host James Monroe Iglehart on Filming During Coronavirus and the Incredible Art of Miniatures
We spoke with Tony Award-winning actor and 'Biggest Little Christmas Showdown' host James Monroe Iglehart about working from home with cats, filming during coronavirus, tiny tools, and all things holidays.
The World’s Favorite Christmas Movies, Mapped
If you’re discussing the best Christmas movies with friends from France, they might be arguing hard for 1984’s ‘Gremlins.’
Take the Stress Out of the Holidays With Live Christmas Tree Delivery and Light Installation From Walmart
If you're a Grinch about putting up holiday decorations, now you can ask Walmart to deliver your Christmas tree and install your lights.
A Website Wants to Pay You $500 to Eat Pumpkin Pie
If you eat pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving like it's your job, now you can get paid to sample the dessert.
5 World War I-Era Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving in Strange Times
Thanksgiving may look different in 2020, but history provides some surprising insights on how to approach the menu, traditions, and celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 Customizable Gifts That Will Add a Personal Touch This Holiday Season
Each of these personalized Christmas gifts will be cherished for years to come—and will remind the recipient of you each time they use them.
PBS Will Air A Charlie Brown Christmas, Saving the Holiday Season
Apple TV+ now owns the rights to the 'Peanuts' specials, but they’re letting PBS temporarily take the reins.
Sorry, Kids—Sitting on Santa’s Lap Will Be Forbidden in 2020
While some good boys and girls will have to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas via Zoom this year, other venues are coming up with innovative ways to keep St. Nick—and his fans—safe from COVID-19.
6 Expert Tips for Carving a Turkey Like a Pro
You can be the model host for your Thanksgiving gathering by demonstrating exceptional turkey-carving skills. Here's how to give someone the bird.
6 Expert Tips for Carving a Turkey Like a Pro
You can be the model host for your Thanksgiving gathering by demonstrating exceptional turkey-carving skills. Here's how to give someone the bird.
November Is Native American Heritage Month—Here Are 5 Things to Know
Thanksgiving isn’t the only major November holiday—here’s how Native American Heritage Month first came to be.
You Could Get Paid to Watch 25 Christmas Movies in 25 Days
If you’re already planning on holding your own ‘25 Days of Christmas’ movie marathon, this dream job is perfect for you.