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The 5 Biggest Deals at Best Buy's Green Monday Sale

Save up to 50% off an array of laptops, TVs, drones, fitness trackers and more

The 30 Best Christmas Songs Since "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

It's been over a quarter century since Mariah Carey broke the charts. Why hasn't anyone done it since?

The Story Behind SF’s Best Loved Pop-Up Holiday Bar

Yellow Snow, the Baby Jesus and more, in North Beach

Your Yearly Reminder That “Die Hard” Is a Great Film, But Not a Christmas Film

The recent Netflix rom-com "Love Hard" has reopened debate on the action film's holiday pedigree. Just accept that it's not.

The Best Rare, Hard-to-Find Gifts on eBay

Luxury watches! Designer bags! Limited-edition sneakers!

New Study Reveals the Nation's Favorite Christmas Movies

Plenty to ponder when considering your holiday viewing

You Can Rent a (Real) Christmas Tree to Help the Environment

A new company is offering a more eco-friendly Yuletide option

The Secret to Good Eggnog Is Aging, So Start Making It ASAP

No, it won’t go bad. In fact, it will get better.

There’s a Santa Supply-Chain Shortage This Year

This might actually be the year without a Santa Claus

Break Up With Your Partner Now, Before the Holidays

A swift and humane breakup is the best gift you can give a soon-to-be ex

9 Movie Themed Airbnbs to Help You Recreate Your Favorite Holiday Movies

From a house fit for Who-ville to a pair of getaways that'll let you relive the home-swap from "The Holiday"

Experts Say Christmas Trees Will Be More Expensive This Year

That includes both real trees and artificial ones, though the cause varies

A Judge Canceled Elf on the Shelf. Kind Of.

A Georgia judge has issued an order to end the Elf's annual reign of terror

Men, You’re Bad at Receiving Gifts. Here’s How to Be Better at It.

Getting gifts is awkward, but it can be less awkward.

Meet America’s National Christmas Tree, And the Man in Charge of Selecting It

Jim Kaufmann says this year's People’s Tree is one in a million

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The 12 Best Airbnbs to Host Your Next Big Holiday Celebration

From Miami, Florida to Briggsville, Wisconsin, these are the best rental properties around the country for hosting a big, festive dinner

Mrs. Claus Porn Was a Big Hit This Christmas

Mrs. Claus porn saw a significant increase in search traffic leading up to Christmas this year, according to Pornhub

Did the FBI Once Consider "It's a Wonderful Life" Communist Propaganda?

Turns out that oft-reported story is a little more complicated, but true enough

Why Is It So Sad When Characters in Christmas Movies Sing in Unison?

Christmas classics like Charlie Brown and the Grinch make use of the same spontaneous singing trope that seems tailor-made to tug on the heartstrings

What's the Darkest Animated Christmas Special?

Believe it or not, we've got a ton of contenders. From "Frosty" to "The Little Drummer Boy," here's our definitive ranking.

Larry David Explains Why He Hates Christmas

Should we be at all surprised that TV's best curmudgeon identifies strongly with Scrooge?

Is the Grinch a Sex Thing?

The Grinch is the latest character to join the growing cast of seasonal sex symbols

Santa Is the Original Sugar Daddy

From "Santa Baby" to sexy Santa costumes, Father Christmas is not as innocent as you think

How Krampus, the German Christmas Demon, Took Over America

He whips naughty children with branches and eats them, and he's winning our hearts

Martha Stewart Is Selling Replicas of the Nativity Set She Made in Jail

The only woman who can turn Christmas in prison into profitable holiday decor

Is It Weird for Couples to Spend the Holidays Apart?

More couples today are embracing separate bedrooms and separate vacations. Why not separate holidays?

The Definitive Uni Watch Guide to the NBA’s Christmas Uniforms

A look at the best special unis from Christmases past, and a preview of what to expect this year

The 20 Best Christmas Beers, And the Perfect Occasion for Each

From fortified ales to porters and sours, every brewery in America seems to have its own take on a festive winter beer

There's a Candy Cane Shortage, Which Is Fine Because Candy Canes Are Bad

Apparently some COVID-related peppermint supply problems have led to a candy cane shortage this year, but don't worry, candy canes are bad.

The 35 Saddest Christmas Songs

The holidays are going to be rough this year. Lean into it with these devastatingly great odes to being blue on Christmas.

Women Don’t Actually Want You to Propose on Christmas

Do everyone’s Instagram feed a favor and give us all the gift of NOT proposing this Christmas