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What exactly is going on with the word yon in "Silent Night," and the word troll in "Deck the Halls"? Drop these facts about the grammar in your favorite carols when you're out caroling this holiday season.

Arika Okrent








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Hygge—a Danish term that's used to convey a kind of warm coziness, and has no English equivalent—is a lifestyle that’s best understood when experienced firsthand. To help that special peace-seeking someone in your life find the ultimate level of relaxatio

Jennifer M Wood