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25 of the Funniest Family Christmas Photos
These festive families put the ha-ha-ha in the holidays.
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My Family’s Christmas Tradition: The Great Amaryllis Growing Contest
This family's festive amaryllis growing contest has blossomed into a full-grown event—and one of the highlights of their holiday season.
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14 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at Home
The holidays in 2020 will certainly be different, but there are plenty of ways to spread cheer while keeping your...
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How to Decorate for the Holidays, According to Your Zodiac
Which sign always creates an impeccable seasonal display? Find out how to decorate for the holidays in style according to...
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How One Night of Carolling Brought My Small Town Together
When I was growing up in Vanderhoof, B.C., the whole town would come together in the high school gym for...
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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....
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There Is One Doll Hidden in This Sea of Christmas Toys. Can You Find It?
This head-scratcher will test your eye for detail—guaranteed.
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8 Secret Meanings Behind Classic Christmas Ornaments
Once you know the fascinating backstory behind each design, you'll want to hang one of each on your Christmas tree.
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10 Best Things to Do Instead of Exchange Gifts This Holiday Season
Tired of riding on the consumer carousel during the holiday season? Here are 10 things you can do instead.
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Where Do the 12 Days of Christmas Come from, Anyway?
There's a lot more to the 12 days of Christmas than the famous Christmas carol.
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Why Christmas Is on December 25
The history behind how Christmas came to be celebrated at the end of December may have little to do with...
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30+ Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season means friends, family, parties—and lots of unhealthy food. These expert tips will help you avoid holiday weight...
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This Is Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe
Stealing a kiss under the mistletoe wasn't always strictly a Christmas tradition.
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How Well Do You Know Charles Dickens’ Classic A Christmas Carol?
From the time of its publication in 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was an instant hit. Test your knowledge of the...
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I Grew Up Poor and Without My Indigenous Ceremonies, But the Holidays Were Full of Joy
In my little community next to Kississing Lake in Manitoba, we learned that it takes a village to raise a...
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8 Vintage Christmas Ads from the Past 100 Years
Though St. Nick appeared in ads as early as 1840, it wasn’t until after 1863, when cartoonist Thomas Nast created...
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10 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...
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This Is How Long Your Christmas Cookies Will Stay Fresh
So many cookies to make, so little time! This guide will help you bake and store every batch in the...
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5 Clever New Uses For Candy Canes
Got more candy canes than you could possibly eat? Here are five tasteful ways to use candy canes around the...
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10 Holiday Party Planning Tips: The Ultimate Christmas Dinner Checklist
Does the thought of hosting family and friends over for the holidays terrify you? Stop worrying! These professional party planning...
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5 Clever Uses for Wrapping Paper You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Don't toss those leftover scraps of wrapping paper in the recycling bin just yet! Here are five simple ways to...
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14 Unusual Christmas Traditions from Around the World
You don't need to take a trip around the world to see how Christmas traditions vary from continent to continent....
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12 Cool Traditional Christmas Tree Alternatives
Maybe you're allergic to evergreen trees or perhaps you just don't have room for a traditional Christmas tree in your...
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The Funny Way 20 People Learned the Truth About Santa Claus
Equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious, 20 people confess how they learned the truth about Santa Claus.
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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?
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Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies
These scrumptious treats will always be a part of your Christmas cookie platter!
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Drizzled Gingerbread Biscotti
Warning: these treats will become an instant obsession at your home.
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Santa’s Coming Cookie Puzzle
This clever confection is easy to make with store-bought cookie dough and is entirely edible to boot! Blanched almonds make...
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French Christmas Macarons
Even decorated simply—a sprinkle of sugar, a drizzle of icing—these stylish beauties will be the showstoppers on any cookie tray....