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Jimmy Kimmel Gets Parents to Give Kids Lousy Presents, Tape Reaction
The late-night host is making everyone but kids laugh with his latest prank.
A Cookie-less Christmas? Norway Faces Butter Shortage
Denmark is trying to wean its people off butter by imposing a hefty “fat tax,” but their neighbors across the Skagerrak in Norway can’t get enough of the golden goodness. A diet fad in the Scandinavian country has depleted …
A Very Metal Christmas: House Syncs Lights to Slayer Song
It’s the holiday season, so break out the eggnog, mistletoe — and Slayer.
A Brief History of Advent
What started as a fasting holiday is now best known for its candy-filled calendars.
Daily Show: Why Evacuation Day Should Follow Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving is Evacuation Day and, no, it has nothing to do with all that pie you ate.
Mormon Halloween Party Bans Cross-Dressing Costumes
Any girl dressing up as, say, Mr. Potato Head or any boy donning a Lady Gaga outfit (a rather easy gender-bending costume choice) this Halloween were left out in the cold at one recent party in Utah.
Rejoice, Parents: Lawmaker Wants Halloween to Always Fall on Saturdays
If one Connecticut lawmaker has his way, Halloween might get a little more random.
What Are The Most-Searched Halloween Costumes?
Imagine the horror when you show up to your Halloween party dressed like everyone else. Google looked at the most popular searches to predict what the most popular costume will be.
Happy Passover: 10 Little-Known Facts About the Jewish Holiday
Passover begins Tuesday. In preparation, check out some little-known facts about the Jewish festival holiday. (via TIME.com)
Celebrate Purim with a Heavenly Hamantaschen Recipe
The revelry begins at sundown when Jews celebrate their people’s victory over Haman by noshing on a resemblance of him.
‘Raise Your Glass’ for Purim: Maccabeats Rock Out on the Jewish Holiday
Saturday night, Jews will drink until they cannot tell the difference between “the cursed and the blessed” to celebrate Purim.