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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

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

Inside the Strange and Surprisingly Tasty World of Eggnog Beer

At breweries around the country, an unexpectedly delicious combination is growing in popularity

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?

Do You Have Any Idea Where Your Caviar Comes From?

The business of caviar is a fickle one, where shady farming and marketing practices run rampant

Holiday Travel Amid Omicron: Here's What You Need to Know

The short answer is no. The long answer is maybe, sort of, because not everyone listened the first two times..

Every Single One of the Last-Minute Gifts We're Buying From Amazon This Week

A definitive list of goods to shop for every person on your list when the holidays are right around the corner.

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.

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

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

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The NorCal Cheese Scene Is Brimming Over With Delicious Options

Meet the brands that are redefining "American cheese" in time for the holidays

11 Holiday Gift Ideas From Independent Brands Around Miami 

Shop local, support Miami-owned businesses and score points with your loved ones

A Return to Scary Normalcy: Krampusnacht Is Back

A holiday tradition that's not about the fat guy in the red suit

A “Nutcracker” Dancer’s Guide to the Best of Holiday Chicago

The best (and dancer-approved!) spa services and cheat meals in the Windy City

12 Gifts Only DC Residents Will Love

Including Yayoi Kusama sneakers, Wizards tickets and a seaplane ride out of town

Is Pulling Apart the Wishbone a Sex Thing?

The most American of holiday traditions owes to ancient Italy and also … bawdy jokes about female anatomy, maybe?

The Terror of Marrying Into a Turkey Trot Family

If the internet is to be believed, families who run on Thanksgiving are one of the greatest phobias among American youth

Thanksgiving Is Secretly the Sexiest Holiday

A horny Thanksgiving to all, and to all a good night

5 Thanksgiving Traditions From Around the World That the US Should Adopt

Give thanks to Harvest Queens, long country strolls and odes to workers’ rights, along with more diverse food options

How to Turn a Store-Bought Thanksgiving Pie Into a Delicacy

The ultimate holiday hack, courtesy of baking experts Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin

Recipe: Pan de Muerto Is Central to Celebrating Life on the Day of the Dead

This Huichol-inspired bread includes a zesty kick of guava

The Best Time to Book Holiday Travel? Unfortunately, Right Now.

Expect a "huge surge" in travel and the highest prices for plane tickets in "more than five years," according to an expert

Why You Should Look to the Caribbean to Celebrate National Rum Day

Each island in the region offers up a unique take on the spirit — along with some fantastic cocktail recipes

It’s the Fourth of July. Do You Know Where Your Fireworks Came From?

A behind-the-scenes look at the little-known Chinese industry, from Jessi Dragoiu of Phantom Fireworks

The Field Guide to Father’s Day Cards

From sporty to religious, here's the guide to what card to get your dad this Father's Day.