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10 Vintage Holiday Party Tips from Old Etiquette Manuals

Stumped for holiday party decorating ideas? Scrambling for a thrilling centerpiece that you can light on fire? Look no further than these 10 tips from old-timey etiquette manuals.

25 Gift Cards That Give You—and Your Recipient—the Best Bang for Your Buck

From highest ratings to highest discounts, these gift cards are your best bet for hard-to-please recipients.

25 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in December

Whether you're a holiday fanatic who wants even more reason to celebrate the month or a Scrooge with a burning desire to buck tradition, we've got plenty of offbeat observances to put on your December calendar.

'Secret Santa' Causes Millennial Anxiety, Report Finds

The traditional gift-giving exchange known as Secret Santa can result in social shaming and overspending, according to a new survey.

What's the Origin of White Elephant Parties?

The term 'white elephant' has been used since at least the 1800s to refer to a less-than-desirable gift.

An Ingenious Way to Wrap Holiday Presents in Seconds

Use a technique embraced by department store workers in Japan to make gift wrapping a seamless event.

A Simple Way to Figure Out How Many Lights You Need for Your Christmas Tree

Don't get stuck struggling with a ball of green cords year after year. Here's how to buy and store only the lights you need to make your Christmas tree shine.

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17 Thanksgiving Myths, Debunked

What better way to start conversation during Thanksgiving dinner than by debunking some of these common Turkey Day myths?

13 Helpful Apps to Take the Stress Out of the Holiday Season

Between the shopping, traveling, and cooking, there’s a never-ending list of things to do. Luckily, there’s an app to help you with just about anything.

Here’s Why You Should Never Put a Frozen Turkey Into a Deep Fryer

Submerging a frozen turkey into a vat of hot oil is a recipe for one of the worst Thanksgiving disasters imaginable.

Planning a Trip? These Are the 10 U.S. Airlines Most Likely to Bump You

Want to increase your chances of getting on the right flight home for the holidays? Be aware of the airlines that are notorious for bumping passengers.

Strong Winds Could Ground Some Iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

Strong winds are forecast for Thursday morning, which means the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade may have to keep some of its most iconic character balloons on the ground.

A Simple—and Delicious—Trick for Making the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

The best mashed potatoes recipe is one you can make the day before without sacrificing that rich, buttery texture.

The Most Popular Thanksgiving Dishes in Each State

What you're having at Thanksgiving dinner likely depends on where you're from. Here are the recipes Americans are searching for and making across the country.

Surprise! Americans Kind of Hate Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce might be everyone’s least favorite Thanksgiving food, but that doesn’t mean they don’t eat it.

Food for Fines: Many Communities Let Residents Pay Parking Tickets With Canned Food Donations

Towns, cities, and universities have started accepting canned food donations in place of cash parking ticket payments for the holidays. Here are some of the places participating.

8 Festive Facts About Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies

In an era of cord-cutting, Hallmark Channel Christmas movie programming delivers huge ratings. Here's how fake snow and formulaic plots have taken over the holidays.

15 Novelty Socks That Make Perfect Stocking Stuffers

Socks are low-key the perfect holiday gift. Here are some fun, funky, and cozy options to add to your shopping list this season.

The Reason You Should Never Rinse a Turkey

Rinsing raw poultry is the worst turkey sin people commit at Thanksgiving. Here's what you should really do to minimize your salmonella risk.

The Best Place to Park at the Mall, According to Science

Do you grab the first parking spot you see, or drive as close to the mall as you can and hover until someone else leaves? Science may have found an answer.

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What Are the 12 Days of Christmas?

Everyone knows to expect a partridge in a pear tree on the first day of Christmas. But when is that, exactly?

The Office-Themed Ugly Christmas Sweaters Are Here to Show Off Your Dunder Mifflin Spirit

It's now easier than ever to gift your loved ones with Dunder Mifflin-inspired Christmas presents, thanks to Target's new 'The Office' collection.

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The Great Tryptophan Lie: Eating Turkey Does Not Make You Tired

Turkey and other tryptophan-containing foods can produce melatonin, but that’s not why you’re tired on Thanksgiving.

Driving This Thanksgiving Holiday? Here’s the Worst Time to Leave, According to Google Maps

If you plan on traveling by car for Thanksgiving 2019, here's what time you should leave the house to avoid the worst traffic of the holiday.

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