The Tie
Whether you love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny the enduring impact that neckties and bowties have had
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What Came Up?
The Yule Log
Today, “Yule” and “Yuletide” are largely synonymous with “Christmas” and “Christmastide,” but the meaning behind Yule is quite different from that of the Christian holiday.
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What Makes Christmas Music Sound Christmassy?
The most obvious aspect of what makes a Christmas song is, of course, its lyrics — and the words used in these
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The Belsnickel
Belsnickel (also known as Belschnickel, Belznickle, Belznickel, Pelznikel, Pelznickel, Bell Sniggle is a crotchety, fur-clad Christmas gift-bringer figure in the folklore of the Palatinate region of southwestern Germany along the Rhine,
Read moreWhat The Bells Going On Here?
Bells, especially Church Bells, have traditionally been associated with Christmas for a long time. In the Anglican and Catholic churches,
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Xmas, Not EX-MAS
Christmas is also sometimes known as Xmas. Some people don’t think it’s correct to call Christmas ‘Xmas’ as that takes
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Why Is Christmas on Dec. 25th?
Many people think Christmas is on December the 25th and that’s all there is to Christmas. However, for many people around the
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
As the United States prospered during the Roaring Twenties, so did New York City’s iconic department store—Macy’s. After going public in
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and Thanksgiving 2022 occurs on Thursday, November 24. In 1621,
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Why We Love to be Scared
The moment we feel threatened, we feel increasingly more strong and powerful physically, and more intuitive emotionally. This charge to
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Vampires
Ghastly Ghouls, Rotting Zombies and Frightening Werewolves are all the craze this time of year. However, there is one creature
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