“We always count on the holiday season to give us a big boost at the end of the year, and it just didn't happen.”
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Holiday Identity Crisis? Kids Celebrating Hanukkah in a Santa-Crazed World
As Dec. 25 comes closer, it seems that no cashier, receptionist or librarian can resist asking my kids what they’ve requested from Santa.
Mariah Carey Fatigue: All I Want For Christmas Is Some New Holiday Music
It’s been 17 years since a new Christmas song entered the canon. How long do we have to wait for a new holiday hit?
Devils and Homespun Saints: The Top 5 Alternative European Santas
While the image of the jolly, bearded man in the red suit is a classic image across the world, some cultures have taken the Santa Claus idea a step beyond the gift-giving. According to a centuries-old myth, bad children in …
When Christmas Doesn’t Fall on Dec. 25
Here’s one Christmas surprise you didn’t expect: Christmas is actually on January 7.
100-Year-Old Letter to Santa Found Stuck in Chimney
Santa’s error makes for a charming Christmas tale one hundred years later.
Christmas Safety Video Shows Drunk Woman Falling Under a Train
The British Transport Police want passengers to have a safe and merry Christmas, so they’ve uploaded a video of a drunk woman falling underneath a train.
Santa Claus More Important Than Ever, Poll Confirms
Times may be rough and there might be fewer presents under the tree in family homes across the country this year, but that just means the big guy in the red suit is all the more important.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Stocking Stuffers
When it comes to gift giving, psychologists say more isn’t necessarily better.
Photos: Santa Claus, the Holly, Jolly Stuntman
He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, and he apparently lacks a basic sense of fear.
Have Yourself a Tipsy Little Christmas, Starring Ryan Gosling
Funny or Die’s Drunk History series takes on a Christmas classic with a series of celebrity guests.
A Brief History of the Ugly Christmas Sweater
The ugly Christmas sweater has become a ubiquitous feature of the holiday season, on par with grumbling about Black Friday or wrestling with the Christmas lights. These tacky garments are now being re-appropriated from their …