Holidays
Why December 26 is a 'monster' shopping day: 4 theories
Posted on December 26, 2011, at 1:02 PMThe day after Christmas is second only to Black Friday as the year's busiest shopping day — thanks, in part, to a tendency for people to buy themselves delayed presents
The history of Santa Claus: 7 interesting facts
Posted on December 23, 2011, at 12:42 PMFrom why he wears a red suit to when he got hitched to Mrs. Claus, a look at the mythmaking behind jolly old St. Nick
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America's 'booming' Christmas tree business: By the numbers
Posted on December 23, 2011, at 10:00 AMEven in these tough economic times, Americans aren't skimping on Christmas
The holiday season's 8 most anticipated films
Posted on December 22, 2011, at 4:31 PMFrom War Horse to The Iron Lady, a guide to Hollywood's buzziest releases
7 silly Santa photos: A slideshow
Posted on December 22, 2011, at 2:43 PMFrom ax-wielding Santas to tearful tantrums, a look at holiday images gone awry
11 Christmas gifts for those who have everything
Posted on December 22, 2011, at 10:20 AMFinding a unique gift can be an arduous task. May we suggest gold-infused cheese, or meteor-dusted shampoo?
Is the U.N. declaring 'war on Santa'?
Posted on December 21, 2011, at 2:40 PMA UNICEF ad out of Sweden depicts St. Nick as a crusty curmudgeon who doesn't "do poor countries"
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The world's most over-the-top Christmas decorations
Posted on December 21, 2011, at 11:57 AMWatch out, Clark Griswold. These 12 decked-out homes are gunning for the title of most extreme holiday lighting
Are loud toys damaging your kids' hearing?
Posted on December 21, 2011, at 11:15 AMResearchers warn that noisy holiday gifts like Let's Rock Elmo and the I Am T-Pain microphone may harm children's ears
When Americans banned Christmas
Posted on December 20, 2011, at 12:48 PMThe first 'War on Christmas' was declared almost 400 years ago, courtesy of our Puritan forefathers
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'Christmas tree syndrome': An instant guide
Posted on December 20, 2011, at 10:57 AMResearchers warn that your festive Christmas tree might be making you sick — and offer a few pointers to help you stay healthy through the holidays
The Secret Santas who are paying strangers' debts
Posted on December 19, 2011, at 6:15 PMIn this season of giving, anonymous donors are showing up at Kmarts and Walmarts across the U.S. to settle layaway accounts for struggling families
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Why are there no new Christmas songs?
Posted on December 19, 2011, at 1:32 PMEven Justin Bieber's holiday hit, says Jeff Alexander at TIME, is just a rehash of a smash from an earlier era
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Jimmy Kimmel's 'Terrible Christmas Presents' prank: Mean or hilarious?
Posted on December 14, 2011, at 11:03 AMParents surprise their kids with early gifts of rotten bananas, half-eaten sandwiches, and staplers. The children's reactions are not festive
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'All I Want for Christmas Is You': The best viral videos
Posted on December 7, 2011, at 3:50 PMBritish sailors, cheeky dancers, and a shameless, sartorial-challenged teenager give Mariah Carey's inescapable holiday tune new life
Toygaroo: Will parents really rent kids' Christmas gifts?
Posted on December 5, 2011, at 1:00 PMA new internet service lets frugal moms and dads borrow children's toys on a monthly basis instead of buying them. Brilliant or Scrooge-like?
In some of the week's most remarkable images, mini Gandhis unite, racing dogs mush, and Taiwanese people send wishes into the air
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