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War on Christmas

Written by:

Bond Huberman

Dec. 5, 2019 What was the fighting about again?

Theme Park Abduction Urban Legend Resurfaces in Malaysia

Written by:

David Mikkelson

June 29, 2015

'22 Christian Missionaries Sentenced to Death' Prayer Request

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Snopes Staff

Nov. 17, 2009 A prayer request for 22 missionaries about to be executed in Afghanistan is spurious and outdated.

Biggest Urban Legends of 2014

Written by:

David Mikkelson

Dec. 31, 2014 A list of the 25 urban legends that circulated most widely in 2014.

Powerball and Lottery Urban Legends

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Kim LaCapria

Jan. 12, 2016 Powerball frenzies aren't the only interesting lottery phenomenon, which has long inspired a wea ...

A History of the 'War on Christmas'

Written by:

David Emery

Nov. 29, 2017 How wishing people "Happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" came to be regarded as an act o ...

Christmas Suicides

Written by:

Barbara Mikkelson

Oct. 23, 1999 Does the suicide rate go up during the winter holiday season?

The Origin Story of Christmas Cards

Written by:

David Mikkelson Barbara Mikkelson

July 31, 2007 The first formal card was designed by an Englishman in 1843.

The Borrowed Customs and Traditions of Christmas Celebrations

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The Conversation

Dec. 21, 2020 While Christmas is ostensibly a Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus, many of the rituals ...

In Search of the 1st Christmas Tree: Origins of a Tradition

Written by:

Jack Izzo

Dec. 11, 2023 This is a very festive rabbit hole.

100 Years of the So-Called 'War on Christmas'

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David Emery

Dec. 11, 2023 The one and only time Christmas was actually banned on what would later become U.S. soil, it was ...

World War I Christmas Truce

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David Mikkelson

Dec. 24, 2003 German and British soldiers played soccer and exchanged gifts during a brief truce on Christmas ...

Alabama Was the First US State To Declare Christmas a Holiday?

Written by:

Jessica Lee

Dec. 3, 2023 The rumor dates back to at least 1954, according to Alabama historical records.

Did Christian Crowdfunding Campaign Raise Money for Kyle Rittenhouse?

Written by:

Jessica Lee

Sept. 1, 2020 Rittenhouse, 17, is accused of killing two people at a protest against police brutality in Kenos ...

The Origins of Christmas Decorations: Decking the Halls of History

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The Conversation

Dec. 18, 2020 The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter is older than Christmas itself, datin ...

7 Urban Legends About the 4th of July

Written by:

David Mikkelson

July 4, 2015 A collection of founding myths related to events surrounding America's Independence Day.

Is Disney World Stopping Its Annual Christmas Celebrations in 2024?

Written by:

Jack Izzo

Oct. 31, 2023 The change purportedly was a move towards a more inclusive celebration.

Jimmy Carter on Helping the Poor

Written by:

David Mikkelson

Feb. 27, 2014 "Anyone unwilling to work should not eat"?

Does Video Show 'Biden Voters Burning Down a Christmas Tree' in New York?

Written by:

Aleksandra Wrona

Dec. 26, 2023 "New York is becoming a third world," one X user commented upon seeing the video in December 2023.

A coed who uses a frozen hot dog to pleasure herself ends up in the emergency room when it breaks off inside her?

The 'Hot Dog Lover' Legend: Its Likely Origins and Why It Remains Popular

Written by:

Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson

Nov. 8, 2013 As the long-held story goes, a woman ends up in the emergency room after using a frozen hot dog ...

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