HOLIDAYS

It's National Cookie Day! Here's Where to Score Some Free Treats

No purchase necessary (for a few of these offers, at least).

A Third of All Employees Will Probably Embarrass Themselves at the Office Holiday Party

Will it be you?

11 Thoughtful Gifts That Give Back

Don't forget the true reason for the season.

Idaho Couple Wins Lawsuit Over Their Holiday Light Display

Neighbors took issue with their 200,000 lights and live camel.

This Extra-Tall Christmas Tree Will Keep Your Ornaments Out of Reach of Cats and Kids

Plus, it has plenty of room for big piles of extra-tall presents.

25 Questions about Hanukkah, Answered!

Facts about Hanukkah, including how to celebrate in space and where you can find a competitive dreidel game.

The Most Popular Christmas Candy in Each State

Everybody loves Reese's.

The 5 Most Stressed-Out States Around the Holidays

Between shopping, cooking, and traveling, these states are feeling the pressure.

Want Your Christmas Gifts to Arrive on Time? These Are the Shipping Deadlines to Know

'Tis the season to panic about shipping speeds.

35 Festive Facts About Your Favorite Holiday Movies

From 'It’s a Wonderful Life' to 'Christmas Vacation,' here are some fascinating facts worth sharing about your favorite yuletide films.

How A Christmas Story's Tongue-on-the-Flagpole Scene Was Filmed

If the classic 1983 holiday movie 'A Christmas Story' taught us anything, it’s to be wary of BB guns, mall elves, and flagpoles. More specifically: sticking your tongue on a frozen flagpole.

12 Shiny Facts About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph could have been Rollo or Reginald the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Romeo and Rodney were also in the running.)

11 Facts About Bad Santa

Sh*t happens when you party naked.

Why Do Fruitcakes Last So Long?

Fruitcake is a shelf-stable food unlike any other. So what is it that makes the holiday treat so freakishly hardy?

Think beyond the Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

9 Tips for Preventing Food Poisoning

Wash, chill, separate. And thaw appropriately.

Use This Online Google Tool to Avoid Thanksgiving Traffic Jams

Don't end up spending most of your day off on the road.

Beyond Butterball: 3 Food Hotlines That Can Help You Out of a Thanksgiving Disaster

It's not just Butterball: Other companies offer hotlines staffed with experts who want to help you prepare the best turkey possible—plus delectable side dishes and desserts.