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

‘Sleeping Murder’ by Agatha Christie and ‘The Cat’s Quizzer’ by Dr. Seuss

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

There's a time capsule in that giant axe.

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

These cold seasons pushed cities and civilizations alike to the brink.

Boxing Day occurs on December 26, and continues to be a big day for shopping.

The inhabitants of the Sunshine State may not be as old or kooky as you think.

December 25 was a big day for Jimmy Buffett and William the Conqueror.

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

This partridge has no idea where the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” came from.

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

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in ‘Hamnet’

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.

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

You might be surprised to learn that German chocolate cake has nothing to do with Germany—it’s actually named after the guy who developed the specific chocolate.

The Feast of the Seven Fishes, or ‘Festa dei Sette Pesci,’ is a delectable blend of the sacred and secular, the old world and the new.

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

Nativity scene by JJT: French painter, 1836- 1902.

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.

These might actually be worth a comeback, even if they sound terrible. Here are five gross-sounding foods that deserve a second chance. People ate them at one point in history!