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Ever wonder why the new year officially starts on January 1? Turns out, you can thank Pope Gregory XIII—and Julius Caesar.

Entertain your fellow revelers with these fun facts while you wait for the countdown to midnight to begin.

Some New Year’s Eve celebrations are more memorable than others, for better or for worse.

For many Victorians, parties, dancing, and festive spirits were staples of New Year’s celebrations. Yet there were many other odd, quaint, and charming customs that for the most part are no longer with us.

Christmas

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When it’s time to say goodbye to this year’s Christmas tree, don’t just dump it in the trash. Try one of these eco-friendly methods instead.

Can wrapping paper be recycled? As you may have guessed, correctly disposing of wrapping paper can be a bit complicated.

Other momentous events have happened on December 25, like Washington crossing the Delaware and the birth of Jimmy Buffett.

The actual 12 days of Christmas start on December 25—here are some fun facts about the song you can enjoy during the festivities.

Watch ‘A Christmas Story’ in a whole new way—however many times you want—with these blink-and-you’ll-miss-‘em gaffes, anachronisms, and fun facts.

Jesus likely wasn’t born on December 25—but these people most definitely were.

The everlasting tradition of kissing under the mistletoe during the Christmas holiday season goes back to ancient times.

It’s time to spread some holiday cheer as you enjoy these annual staples with your loved ones. How well do you know Christmas classics like ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and more?

Halloween

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Looking for a way to make use of your leftover Halloween candy? We’ve found the perfect recipe to turn that leftover candy into the perfect sweet treat!

If you store your candy correctly, you can stretch this year’s Halloween candy haul well into next year.

The unwanted gourds can wind up in a variety of places, including your local zoo.

Hanukkah

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You’ve seen the classic holiday movies multiple times. Now it’s time to check out these special TV episodes.

Thanksgiving

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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.

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

Yes, all of the celebrity guests lip-sync their performances during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here are some more secrets from the seasonal spectacle.

To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.

July 4th

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It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.

English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc

You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)

We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.

Weird Holidays

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The shortest month of the year still includes a lot of obscure, offbeat holidays to celebrate.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve may be over, but Thomas Crapper Day is on the horizon.

Pillow fights can lead to some serious trouble. Don’t believe us? Here are some examples of times pillow fights took a turn for the worse.

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