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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etymology
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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Season 2 Premiere: The Origins Of Halloween
Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and wearing scary costumes are some of the time-honored traditions of Halloween. Yet, the Halloween holiday has
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What Even Is Blue Raspberry Anyway?
Blue raspberry definitely isn’t found in nature. So… what is it? We look at its very bizarre history.
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Why Humans LOVE Fireworks
After the lights have stimulated the anticipation of a threat, the resounding crack of the firework confirms this perception in
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