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When winter bears down, it can be hard to think of anything outside of how much you hate (or love!) the snow and ice. Here are a few of the words and phenomena that could define this season.

Throughout history, criminals have used the holiday as an excuse to commit terrible acts.

From iconic novels adapted into popular films and TV series to titles released posthumously, these books celebrate a milestone birthday in the new year.

These captivating time capsules contain far more than just old newspaper clippings.

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.

If you loved ‘Hamnet,’ we recommend checking out these five other great films about William Shakespeare.

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.

These classic films deserve a rewatch in time for their big anniversaries.

The details of the story—both small and big—have been interpreted in different ways, some of which have no evidence at all.

There’s a lot to know about this simple holiday treat.

Need a last-minute gift? It’s OK to see what you already have on hand—as long as you go about things the right way.