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8 Vintage Christmas Ads from the Past 90 Years
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13 Sweet Vintage Letters to Santa—from Almost 100 Years Ago
Sweet, vintage letters to Santa from Texas farm kids recall a simpler, more generous time.
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70 Best Christmas Quotes That Capture the Warmth of the Holiday
However you celebrate, let these Christmas quotes warm your heart and remind you of the true spirit of the season
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20 Funny Christmas Songs to Make You Laugh All Season Long
Sprinkle in some ha-ha-ha's with the ho-ho-ho's this holiday season by adding these funny Christmas songs to your playlist
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25 Free Printable Christmas Cards for the Perfect Holiday Cheer
Choose from this assortment of fun and festive Christmas cards you can download and print in no time—and for no...
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This Is What Queen Elizabeth II Gives Her Staff for Christmas
All palace employees receive a little something special from the Queen herself.
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30 Hottest Christmas Toys That Will Be Flying Off the Shelves
Buy the hottest Christmas toys of the holiday season before they sell out!
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70 Best Christmas Songs for Your Holiday Playlist
Get ready for the sounds of the most joyful season with these Christmas songs.
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100 New Year Quotes to Inspire a Fresh Start in 2024
These New Year quotes for 2024 will inspire hopes for the future and motivate you to reach for your dreams
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55 Best Christmas Books to Read Around the Holidays
Nothing makes the holidays merrier than curling up by the fire with your favorite Christmas books
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The Best Christmas Towns in America You Should Visit at Least Once
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12 Secrets Your Christmas Tree Wishes You Knew
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...what would you want to tell me?
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55 Funny Christmas Quotes to Keep You Laughing Through the Holidays
Looking for Christmas-themed quips to cheer up even the grumpiest Scrooge? These funny Christmas quotes will crack anyone up.
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60 Christmas Party Themes for a Merry Celebration
Whether you're hosting the family get-together, a gathering with friends or the office holiday bash, we have plenty of festive...
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19 Christmas Brainteasers You’ll Love Unwrapping
Take a break from holiday shopping and decorating to solve these tricky Christmas brainteasers
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The 30 Best Funny Ugly Christmas Sweaters That Are So Bad, They’re Great
Deck your closet with these funny ugly Christmas sweaters this holiday season.
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The 50 Funniest Christmas Jokes for Kids
Prepare yourself for some wholesome holiday LOLs
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12 Pretty Ways to Display All Those Holiday Cards
Don't just tuck them away in a box.
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What Are the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa?
Here's the meaning and symbolism behind the Pan-African holiday and the seven Kwanzaa principles
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38 Stores Open on Christmas Eve 2022
Last-minute shoppers, take note of these stores open on Christmas Eve
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100 Happy New Year Wishes to Start 2024 on the Right Note
Help the most important people in your life ring in 2024 by sharing these Happy New Year wishes with them
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Are Stores Open on New Year’s Day? 40 Spots to Shop and Eat on New Year’s 2022
Are stores open on New Year’s Day? You bet. Here's where to shop on January 1.
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60 Classic Christmas Movie Quotes from Your Favorite Holiday Films
Sharing the best Christmas movie quotes is the next best thing to actually watching the movies themselves
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140 Christmas Movie Trivia Questions (with Answers)
Think you know your holiday films? Test your knowledge with these Christmas movie trivia questions—they're not as easy as you...
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Chinese Zodiac Elements: Find Out Yours and Learn What It Means
Understanding the five Chinese zodiac elements can help you find balance, success and luck in all areas of your life
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What Is Christmas, and Why Do We Celebrate It?
Christmas is America's No. 1 favorite holiday—85% of us celebrate it. Here's how Christmas started and why we have the...
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Year of the Tiger: What the Year Has in Store for You
The Year of the Tiger will return in 2034. Here's what Chinese zodiac signs can expect based on the last...