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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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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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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
Written by:
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
Written by:
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
Written by:
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
Written by:
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
Written by:
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
Written by:
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
Written by:
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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Did a Survey Reveal That People Want a 'Gender Neutral' Santa Claus?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 20, 2018
A survey by a graphic-design company may not accurately represent the views of the public at large.
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Was the Celebration of Christmas Illegal in the U.S. Until 1836?
Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Dec 18, 2018
A Facebook meme highlighted the Puritan colonists' dim view of December 25 celebrations.
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Did Fox News Display a 'Treason for the Season' Graphic?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 4, 2018
Some viewers saw the words "Treason for the Season" in a Fox News Christmas graphic due to the p ...
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