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16 Holiday-Party Etiquette Mistakes You’re Probably Making—and How to Avoid Them

Sure, you know the big missteps to avoid at the annual Christmas bash. But what about these subtle holiday-party etiquette mistakes?

How to Pluralize Last Names for Holiday Cards—Especially Tough Ones Ending in “S”

'Tis the season for holiday cards! Here's how to properly write plural last names, whether you're signing them or addressing...


The Fascinating History Behind These 24 Christmas Symbols

How did decorated trees, cut-out cookies and stockings by the fireplace become Christmas symbols?


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.


19 Christmas Brainteasers You’ll Love Unwrapping

Take a break from holiday shopping and decorating to solve these tricky Christmas brainteasers

140 Christmas Movie Trivia Questions (with Answers) to Test Your Festive Film IQ

Think you know your holiday films? Test your knowledge with these Christmas movie trivia questions—they're not as easy as you...


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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103 Christmas Riddles for Guaranteed Holiday Cheer

Test your knowledge of Noel—the fun way—with these Christmas riddles.


Is Wrapping Paper Recyclable?

Here's how to tell if you can recycle wrapping paper—plus other ways to make eco-friendly gift wrap choices.


Free Christmas Bingo Cards to Print for the Holidays

Download these free printable Christmas bingo cards for an extra fun holiday game night


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...

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White House Christmas Ornaments Through the Years

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


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United States Trivia Your History Teacher Never Taught You

When was Christmas illegal in America? Which state did Congress forget to officially add to the Union for 150 years?...


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10 Pieces of Gift-Giving Etiquette You Need This Holiday Season

Who should you give to? How much should you spend? Your questions, answered.


4 Heartwarming True Tales of Vintage Christmas Kindness

These true stories from readers like you prove that, deep down, Christmas has always been about the joy of giving.


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What Are the 12 Days of Christmas, and What Do They Mean?

The "12 Days of Christmas" song has probably gotten stuck in your head a whole bunch, but have you given...