Santa Slays: When 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' Caused a Public Panic
'Silent Night, Deadly Night,' 1984's killer Santa slasher, led some psychologists to worry kids might develop panic disorders and even regress in their toilet training.
'Silent Night, Deadly Night,' 1984's killer Santa slasher, led some psychologists to worry kids might develop panic disorders and even regress in their toilet training.
The meaning of ‘Bah, humbug!’ is a little more layered than what people normally attribute to Ebenezer Scrooge of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
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.
Each December, "Baby, It’s Cold Outside"—a ’40s-era American standard that some modern listeners hear as a depiction of sexual misconduct—invites a barrage of controversies, radio bans, and think pieces.
'Tis the season to bust some myths about our favorite holiday celebrations, from the origins of the Hanukkah dreidel to Jesus's real birthday.
'Tis the season to be jolly, joyous, and watch 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'—the first Muppet movie made without Jim Henson.
TSA agents don’t want to open wrapped presents that go through security, but they will if they have to.
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.
Hershey's Kisses’s “Christmas Bells” is one of the longest-running Christmas commercials.
To prepare yourself for the mess you’ll find after making ham, latkes, or figgy pudding, check out this holiday hidden-image puzzle.
Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.
Your tree has lived a whole other life before being attacked by your cat.
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.
’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.
Here are a few delicious ideas for using up extra pumpkin pie filling left over from your holiday baking.