How the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles Became a Christmas Tradition
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?
Beware of memes that use relative temporal terms.
Did a Survey Reveal That People Want a ‘Gender Neutral’ Santa Claus?
A survey by a graphic-design company may not accurately represent the views of the public at large.
Was the Celebration of Christmas Illegal in the U.S. Until 1836?
A Facebook meme highlighted the Puritan colonists' dim view of December 25 celebrations.
Man Yells ‘There’s No Santa’ at Florida Holiday Event
Cape Coral police said that officers were at the event but couldn't do anything because the man was exercising his freedom of speech.
Florida Neighbors Scorn Woman Over Holiday Display
Neighbors in a high-rise Florida condo came unglued over a holiday message spelled out in lights across a balcony.
Did Fox News Display a ‘Treason for the Season’ Graphic?
Some viewers saw the words "Treason for the Season" in a Fox News Christmas graphic due to the placement of a cross.
Did TBS Cancel Their ‘Christmas Story’ Marathon Due to Its Bullying Scene?
The classic 1983 holiday film about the adventures of Ralphie Parker famously contains a confrontation with bully Scut Farkus.
Terminally Ill Teen Requests Christmas Cards for the Holiday
The late Maddox Hyde of Pennsylvania did issue a request for cards after doctors said his cancer had worsened and he had only a short time to live.
Seven Surprising Facts About Chinese Restaurants in the United States
We celebrate this unique U.S. tradition with seven things you probably didn't know about Chinese restaurants, which are more ubiquitous than McDonald's and predate the Civil War.
For 62nd Year, NORAD Takes Calls from Kids Awaiting Santa
The U.S. military's Santa-tracking program began in 1955 after a newspaper ad invited children to call Santa but inadvertently ran the phone number of CONAD's hotline.
Was Fake Snow Made from Asbestos Marketed as Christmas Decor?
Asbestos was widely used for a variety of purposes before it was recognized as a significant carcinogen.
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Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Melania Trump’s Dress Feature Drawings by Victims of Sexual Abuse?
First lady Melania Trump wore an Alexander McQueen dress to a Fourth of July event.
No, Ghislaine Maxwell Has Not Tested Positive for COVID-19 in Jail
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is ‘James Maxwell Trump’ the Son of Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump?
We're going to need to see the long-form birth certificate.