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10 Facts About New Year’s Eve
Read on for some fascinating facts about New Year's Eve and how we celebrate it, whether it's with champagne, pickles, or red underwear.
HOLIDAYS
A Brief Guide to Iceland's 13 Mischievous Yule Lads—and Their Ogre Mother
Whether it was one of the 13 Yule Lads stealing the little food your family had or being eaten by Grýla, Icelandic kids had a lot to worry about around the holidays.
The Many Stories Behind the Origins of Yule
The word "yule" gets thrown around a lot during the Christmas season, but what does it even mean? Well, like so many of the holiday's traditions, its origins are a bit complex.
Good Boy No More: Police Therapy Dog Steals Toys From a Charity Donation Bin
Stealing toys from a charity bin would be enough to put anyone on Santa’s naughty list—unless you’re an extremely lovable golden retriever.
See the World’s First Mass-Produced Christmas Card
The person who sent the first commerical Christmas cards was tired of letter-writing around the holidays.
8 Surprising Facts About 'Let It Snow'
"Let It Snow" was written in Southern California during a heatwave. Here are some more facts about the honorary holiday song.
The 40 Best Christmas Television Episodes
There's something oddly comforting about watching your favorite television characters navigate the stress—and joys—of the holiday season. Here are some of our very favorite holiday-themed TV episodes.
Santa Wars: The Not-So-Merry Face-Off Between Dueling Santa Claus Unions
In 2008, disagreements over how one Santa Claus led a union of Kringles erupted in physical violence. The Santa Wars had begun.
Wham!’s Iconic 'Last Christmas' Video Has Been Re-Released in Glorious 4K
Whether you know all the 'Last Christmas' lyrics or avoid the song at all costs, it’s worth seeing George Michael’s hair in 4K glory.
Waze Just Added a Feature to Help Drivers Steer Clear of Unplowed Roads
Waze is making driving safety even easier with a feature that shows you (and lets you report) dangerous and icy roads.
The One Thing Director Richard Curtis Would Change About Love Actually Today
It might be what’s keeping the star-studded Christmas classic ‘Love Actually’ from being your family’s annual holiday movie...
Not Enough Wrapping Paper to Cover Your Gift? Try This Super-Simple Hack
There's no need to throw away a square of wrapping paper that's too small to fit your present. With some simple geometry, you can save yourself time and sanity when wrapping gifts.
5 Tips for Holiday Travel, According to the TSA
Traveling during the holidays can be a hassle, and airport security restrictions don’t make things any easier. Luckily, the TSA has compiled a list of tips for making your airport experience as seamless as possible.
The Worst Airlines and Airports for Holiday Flight Delays
If you don't want your flight home for the holidays to be delayed, these are the airports and airlines you should avoid.
When Theodore Roosevelt’s Son Snuck a Christmas Tree into the White House
President Theodore Roosevelt was well-known as a conservationist, but that wasn't necessarily the reason there was no White House Christmas tree in 1902.
10 Christmasy Movies That Might Not Be "Christmas Movies"
If ‘Die Hard’ has taught us anything, it’s that sometimes the best Christmas movies aren’t necessarily even Christmas movies.
Why Does Santa Claus Live at the North Pole?
Political cartoonist Thomas Nast came up with his own answer to the “Where does Santa live?” question ... and it stuck.
Harry & David Just Released a Cats-Inspired Gourmet Gift Collection
These subtle, sophisticated gifts are purr-fect for fans of ‘Cats,’ gift baskets, and delicious food in general.
10 Forgotten Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials
'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'Frosty the Snowman' are Christmas classics, but history hasn't been as kind to all of Rankin/Bass's television specials.
The Most Popular Christmas Cookie in Each State
See how your "best Christmas cookie" opinions measure up against your state’s—and discover some new recipes, too.
11 Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World
We all know about the typical American Christmas trappings—Santa, the tree, fruitcake, etc. But what about traditions elsewhere in the world that might seem a little strange?
The Tumultuous History of Tinsel
You probably know that tinsel is the shiny, silvery stuff that hangs off Christmas trees, but what is it made of exactly? To answer that, we have to look at the decoration's complicated history.
How to Keep a Cat Out of Your Christmas Tree
If you have a cat at home, you'll need to follow these tips for setting up a cat-friendly Christmas tree for the holidays.
Someone Calculated the Total Damage The Wet Bandits Caused in Home Alone
Kevin McCallister, mad genius though he is, was not thinking about property values during the Christmas holiday he spent alone at home.