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The 25 Best Hanukkah and Christmas Snacks, Ranked

Go ahead and disagree with us. 'Tis the season.

The Perfect Holiday Sangria Starts as Mulled Wine

Quality Meats’ mulled wine sangria gives the summer drink a cozy holiday makeover

How the Hallmark Channel Conquered Christmas Cable TV

The greeting card company that started selling post cards in 1910 is now a cable TV giant.

We've All Been Wrapping Presents Wrong

This extremely simple present-wrapping hack is going to save Christmas

Thirty Years Later, the First "Simpsons” First Episode Remains a Christmas Classic

The seeds of the cartoon’s genius were there from the start

The 10 Most Festive Holiday Bars in NYC

Get in the holiday spirit … by tipping back some literal spirits

The 7 Most Festive Holiday Bars in DC

Including two spots that are engaged in a Griswold-esque Christmas decor standoff

These Shops Offer Free Expedited Shipping for Holiday Procrastinators

From Target to Everlane, here’s how to check off your last-minute list

7 LA Watering Holes That Are Doing Holiday Spirit(s) Right

Looking for decked halls and Christmas-themed drinks? We’ve got ‘em.

Are Baby Boomers Killing the Christmas Tree?

People are picking artificial trees over the real deal

Stash Your In-Laws in One of These 7 Holiday-Themed Chicago Hotels

Egg-nog shots, curling and a “milk and cookies hotline.” Let’s review.

The Best Holiday Shows and Movies to Watch on Every Streaming Service

From Hallmark-ian rom-coms to festive horror flicks, we've got something for everyone

This Is Your Official California Wine Holiday Shopping List

Anti-Euro wine tariffs are very much a thing. Here’s one way to avoid them.

The Woke Remake of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" Is Here and People Have Opinions

Reactions to John Legend and Kelly Clarkson remake of the problematic holiday tune are polarizing

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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