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Are the Lyrics to 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' an Example of the Mandela Effect?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 5, 2023 A post about lyrics in the Christmas classic went viral on TikTok in late October 2023.
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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.
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Did a Republican Lawmaker Accidentally Shoot His Wife While Taking Christmas Pic With AR-15s?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 23, 2023 According to the rumor, the politician shot his wife in the foot while posing with guns for thei ...
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A Florida man was arrested after throwing a Christmas tree at his wife.

Was a Florida Man Arrested After Throwing a Christmas Tree at His Wife?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan 4, 2023 We received inquiries from readers who wanted to know if this story really happened.
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The mystery of Mrs. Claus' first name is one with quite a bit of history.

Mrs. Claus' First Name: What Was It Originally?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 14, 2022 A quick internet search told us there was an answer from 1849, but that turned out to be a bit o ...
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Some snow globes are toxic and deadly to dogs and cats and other pets due to the antifreeze chemical ethylene glycol.

Do Snow Globes Contain the Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol, Which Is Dangerous to Pets and Kids?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 9, 2022 A Facebook post about the tragic deaths of two dogs led to questions from readers about the dang ...
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The Origin Story of Christmas Cards

Written by:
David Mikkelson Barbara Mikkelson
Nov 22, 1999 The first formal card was designed by an Englishman in 1843.
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Is 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' About Date Rape?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria David Emery
Dec 18, 2017 Recent events have played a role in changing the public's perception of the 1944 holiday standard.
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Terminally Ill Teen Requests Christmas Cards for the Holiday

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David Emery
Nov 27, 2018 The late Maddox Hyde of Pennsylvania did issue a request for cards after doctors said his cancer ...
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Was Alabama the 1st US State To Declare Christmas an Official Holiday?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 15, 2022 "One of the original fake news stories," said a former archivist of historical records.
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Did the FBI Once Deem 'It's a Wonderful Life' Communist Propaganda?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Dec 22, 2021 Another fascinating chapter in the history of an American holiday classic.
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Did Coca-Cola Announce Change to 'More Relevant' Black Santa Claus?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Dec 15, 2021 Did the company's CEO James Quincey really say "The time has come for a Santa Claus that's more ...
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Sorry, There Were No Animals in the Bible’s Nativity Scene

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The Conversation
Dec 23, 2020 Animals are commonly found in creche sets, but surprisingly, not in the Bible.
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What History Really Tells Us About the Birth of Jesus

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The Conversation
Dec 23, 2020 Those nativity plays in which your adorable children wear tinsel and angel wings bear little res ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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The History of Candy Canes and Why They Taste So Cool

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The Conversation
Dec 18, 2020 Candy canes were once white sticks of sugar. Now candy canes are striped and come in a variety o ...
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Will Jupiter and Saturn Align To Make 'Christmas Star' in 2020?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Dec 7, 2020 A Christian website reported that the two planets would "align into a beautiful bright star."
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How the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles Became a Christmas Tradition

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The Conversation
Dec 5, 2019 Tinseled trees and snowy landscapes are not the only signs of the upcoming holiday season.
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Will 2018 See the First Christmas Full Moon Since 1977?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 21, 2018 Beware of memes that use relative temporal terms.
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