When J.R.R. Tolkien Posed as ‘Father Christmas’ for 23 Years
The Middle-earth author spent some imaginary time in the North Pole for an audience of just four people: his children.
The Middle-earth author spent some imaginary time in the North Pole for an audience of just four people: his children.
Some children love meeting Santa. Others believe they're meeting the devil himself. Why?
How well do you know your Christmas vocabulary?
Jólabókaflóðið, Iceland's long-running Christmas tradition, involves books, bed, and chocolate—all our favorite things.
If you’re superstitious, consider leaving these unlucky food items off your New Year’s menu.
Lingonberry jam and cream sauce are included, naturally.
If you want to avoid bad luck this holiday season, don't give knives, hankies, or peacock feathers, but do give coal.
Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime“ is both a song people love to hate and a song people love to love. Musicologist Nate Sloan has some ideas as to why the song is so polarizing.
The best gifts for commuters make your loved one’s journey to work something they’ll look forward to.
In this 11-minute video, woodworker Frank Howarth makes what he calls an “inside-out Christmas ornament,” complete with a mini-Christmas tree inside.
Buying for a DIY enthusiast doesn't have to be hard. Check out our gift suggestions for someone who likes working with their hands.
’Tis the season to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in many languages.
If bird lovers are on your gifting list this year, look no further than these fun and useful ideas.
Rudolph is famous for standing out, but his red nose blends into this holiday-themed brainteaser.
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
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.
From ‘Friends’ and ‘The Golden Girls’ to ‘Harry Potter’ and 'Star Wars,’ the best pop culture Christmas ornaments can work for every kind of fandom.
The tradition of giving misbehaving children lumps of coal predates the Santa Claus we know and love today.
Here's how to get a national forest Christmas tree permit.
If you’re looking for something to wrap besides presents this holiday season, consider making these squash and leek dumplings.
Enter your tree size and shape and your decorating preferences, and this online calculator will do the rest.
As you wait for Christmas to arrive, this cheery brainteaser will get you in the holiday spirit.
Americans favor 'Merry Christmas,' while Brits opt for 'Happy Christmas.' Here's how we got here.
Every winter, Jewish people around the world spend eight nights lighting candles, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. But what’s Hanukkah really all about?