Holidays

Chef Ryan Conklin Is Elevating the Art of Hospital Food

A hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina has become a Thanksgiving dinner hotspot.

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The Right Stuff(ing): 11 Variations on the Turducken

Definitely NSFV (Not Safe for Vegetarians).

That feeling when the clock strikes midnight and it's Odd Day // via iStock

Happy "Odd Day!" (It's the Last One of the Century)

A Brief History of the Guy Fawkes Mask

How the iconic visage came to be.

13 Retro Halloween Party Activites for Your Spooky Shindig

10 Supposedly Haunted Museums

Ghosts congregate in these museums for reasons mere mortals can only guess.

There's more to witches than pointy hats and broomsticks.

10 Weird Facts About Witches

The practice of witchcraft is deeply rooted in history, and has—excuse the joke—conjured up some very interesting myths.

67 Awesome Halloween Costume Ideas

Since way back in 2007, we've been rounding up our favorite Halloween costumes each year. If you're looking for a costume idea, here are some of the best!

Pumpkins carved with the faces of Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz.

11 Expert Tips for Carving a Better Jack O'Lantern

Forget two triangles and a toothy grin; this Halloween, take your jack o'lanterns to the next level.

A Man Named 'Santa Claus' Was Elected to City Council in North Pole, Alaska

The 66-year-old government official uses his Christmas-y credentials to advocate for children.

The 26 Most Popular Halloween Costumes by State

See what the most popular Halloween costume is in your area.

6 Hallmark Products Greeted With Controversy

Swastika-patterned gift wrap doesn't always go over well. Who knew?

8 Halloween Costumes That Have Been Banned By Schools

These costumes were considered to be offensive or just too scary.

Get New England Fall Foliage Delivered to Your Door

For just one easy payment of $19.99.

Tracking the Origins of 7 Pirate Stereotypes

Turns out, the odds are very low there's any buried treasure.

How Are Emoji Made?

Who decides what emoji are allowed to exist?

15 Parenting Tips From History’s Greatest Fathers

To celebrate Fathers' Day, the greatest dads in history—William Shakespeare, Frederick Douglass, and many more—offer their best pieces of parenting advice.

12 Old Toasts for Modern Occasions

You Could Own This Idyllic (But Haunted) Ghost Town

Johnsonville is still on the market!

11 Tips to Up Your Easter Egg Game

Instead of resorting to the same old egg dyeing kit, try something new this Easter. Here are some out-of-the-box ideas for your next egg decorating party.

The Fascinating History of Lithuania’s Day of the Book Smugglers

In Lithuania, March 16 is Knygnešio diena, or the Day of the Book Smugglers, to commemorate the birthday of Jurgis Bielinis, who created a secret distribution network in order to smuggle banned Lithuanian books into the country.

5 Theories on Why We Dye Eggs for Easter

Every year at Easter, people hardboil eggs and dye them brilliant colors. Where did this tradition come from?

9 Strange and Different Easter Treats

All creative new ideas for spicing up your Easter feast, party, or holiday snacking.

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A Leprechaun's Pot of Gold is Worth $1,258,000

St. Patrick's Day by the numbers.