Luminaries line the walkways in towns across America. Credit: Peter Laz, Flickr Luminaries, luminarios, or farlitos. Whatever you call them, these paper bags filled with sand and topped off with a candle are a staple of outdoor Christmas ...
Is this Poinsettia poisonous? Photo: Daygo D., Flickr Chances are you've heard warnings about the supposed toxicity of poinsettias related to both humans and animals. But are the allegations surrounding this popular Christmas decoration proven to ...
Christmas was once illegal in America. Photo: riptheskull/Flickr The history of Christmas in America dates back to the arrival of the English separatists in 1620. The Pilgrims, having come from Europe where religious reform was afoot, adopted the ...
Sarah Jessica Parker's Christmas tree is naked! Credit: Getty Images Sarah Jessica Parker grew up with a rather unusual Christmas tradition in her house: The actress tells US Magazine that rather than spend an evening listening to holiday music ...
A unique Kwanzaa candle holder. Photo: burningkarma/Flickr Kwanzaa and Christmas are both holidays celebrated in the month of December. Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth and is observed on December 25. December 25 is not ...
Don't forget to feed the reindeer on Christmas Eve. Photo: barron/Flickr Putting out some reindeer food on Christmas Eve is a tradition for many families. After all, Santa gets milk and cookies but it's really the reindeer doing all the heavy ...
The TV yule log is the next best thing for those without fireplaces. Credit: seanaes, Flickr 'Twas the night before Christmas in 1966 New York City and for one local television station, no good programming was in sight. So instead of making ...
Do you know your Santa Claus history? Photo: Matalyn/Flickr The history of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years. While we know Santa as a mythical man who leaves presents for children on Christmas Eve, there once really was a ...
Tinsel can be unfriendly to pets and kids. Credit: damselfly58, Flickr The first tinsel was made from real silver, and was originally used to reflect light from candles placed on the Christmas tree (a tradition that the advent of the electric ...
"I triple dog dare you!" Photo: Corbis You know it's Christmas when a 10-year-old boy somewhere in the U.S. licks an icy pole on a dare and winds up with his tongue frozen to the metal. Well guess what, folks: The Christmas season is officially ...
These simple DIY favor boxes are an easy way to decorate your table and ...
Make your birthday wishes even more special with this delightful DIY ...
