
How One of the Largest Delivery Services Prepares for Christmas
After learning how UPS delivers Christmas to millions worldwide, you may never complain about your own hectic holiday season again!

Why Do We Say “Merry Christmas” but “Happy” Everything Else?
It's true that Christmas tends to get the most fanfare of all the holidays, at least in the United States....

Here’s the Surprising History Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols
"Reginald The Red-Nosed Reindeer"? Frosty and the "One Horse Open Sleigh" had nothing to do with Christmas? These and more...


13 Things to Buy Online While the Dollar Is Still Strong
Experts advise on what to buy now, given the strong U.S. dollar—while it lasts. You might end up spending a...

44 Adorable Vintage Photos of Kids Meeting Santa
One of the most magical Christmas traditions for children hasn't changed for generations—visiting the Jolly Old Elf.

See the Winners of the Largest Gingerbread House Competition in America
'Tis the season for the coolest seasonal activities around. You won’t believe what some amazing folks can do with gingerbread!

18 Photos That Show What Christmas Looked Like 100 Years Ago
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but would you recognize what Christmas looked like a century ago?

Why Do We Put Up Christmas Trees?
A fresh fir tree filled with twinkly lights and ornaments is the most iconic symbol of the holiday season, but...

24 Stories About Meeting Santa That Will Fill You with the Christmas Spirit
Santa Claus has a lot of kids to visit each year, but he never fails to get his job done....

21 Christmas Appetizers That Everyone Will Love
So you've decked out your house with homemade Christmas decorations and piled your hand-crafted Christmas gifts under the tree. Now,...


16 Christmas Movie Locations That Exist in Real Life
Many holiday films were shot in studios or on backlots, but here are ones you can actually visit. Christmas vacation...


White House Christmas Ornaments Through the Years
Here's the history behind every official White House Christmas ornament ever made.


If You See This Post on Social Media, Ignore it! It’s a Scam
This scam has been circling the Internet for years.

How Fast Can You Find All 6 Turkeys Hiding in This Christmas Scene?
If you can do it in less than 3.5 minutes, you just might be a genius.


How Princess Diana Accidentally Broke Tradition During Her First Royal Christmas
The newlywed princess didn't know about one of the royal family's longstanding traditions.

This Is How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh for Way Longer
Keep those branches lovely all season long.


What the Royal Family Eats on Christmas Day, According to Their Personal Chef
The royal family sticks with the same Christmas meal, year after year after year, according to former royal chef Darren...

This Is Why Poinsettias Are the Official Christmas Flower
Haven't you always wondered about it?

13 Bizarre Christmas Laws You Never Knew Actually Existed
Holy Christmas, Batman, these laws relating to what you can and can't do on Christmas actually exist!

17 of the Most Memorable Holiday Greeting Card Stories
We asked readers to share their most memorable holiday greeting stories. Most are nice and a few are naughty, but...

Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
Stealing a kiss under the mistletoe wasn't always strictly a Christmas tradition

17 Letters to Santa That Will Warm Your Heart This Holiday Season
"I am not eating my boogers anymore. So now you can bring me some toys please."


20 Rarely Seen Royal Family Christmas Photos
Ah, Christmas. 'Tis the most wonderful time of the year for everyone, and that includes the royal family. These photos,...

12 Things You Never Knew About the White House Christmas Tree
'Tis the season! While families from all around the world are preparing to decorate their homes for the holiday season,...


The Strange-But-True Stories Behind 6 White House Ornaments
These charming Christmas ornaments not only look nifty on a tree but nod to some colorful stories about America's presidents.

25 of the Funniest Family Christmas Photos
These festive families put the ha ha ha in the holidays.

What Is a White Elephant Gift Exchange?
Learn the origin of this classic game and explore 15 awesome gift ideas to ensure your present is the one...