Holiday 2017

Watch 12 Cities Around the World Ring in 2018

By Mahita Gajanan

Why It's So Hard to Cure Your Hangover, According to Experts

By Jamie Ducharme

The Real Reason People Sing 'Auld Lang Syne' on New Year's Eve

By Olivia B. Waxman

Google's Santa Tracker Will Let You Follow His Deliveries All Over the World

By Lisa Marie Segarra
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The True History of St. Nicholas Is a Christmas Mystery

Here's what we know about the true history of St. Nick, and how the story of the saint led to the modern-day vision of Santa Claus

By Olivia B. Waxman

When This City Was Devastated by a Massive Explosion, Its Children Found the Christmas Spirit

What followed was one of the most miraculous rescue, relief and recovery efforts ever conducted in North America

By John U. Bacon

These Are the Holiday-Themed Specials and Shows Americans Love the Most

Grinch, Gremlins and more

By Mahita Gajanan

This Adorable Little Boy Tried to Save Christmas From the Grinch by Calling 911

"He steals everybody's Christmas!"

By Cady Lang

DNA Testing Kits Are on Everyone's Holiday List. 5 Things to Know If You Get One

It’s one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, and also likely to be a popular gift this holiday season. Who wouldn’t want to learn more about their DNA in the new year?

By Alice Park

Here's the 'Game of Thrones' Version of an Elf on a Shelf

"You steal that candy, and I'll chop your hand off"

By Raisa Bruner

The Best (and Worst) Holiday Gifts, According to Science

Give them what they really want this year.

By Jamie Ducharme

KFC Wants to Put You On Santa's Nice List With Their New Holiday Shirts

Stay warm

By Lena Grossman

James Corden Got Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and All the Celebrities for a Roving Christmas Party

Harry Styles kisses James Corden in a Christmas version of Carpool Karaoke

By Melissa Locker

Jimmy Kimmel Celebrates Christmas By Grilling a Child About Her 2017 Mistakes

He's checking his list twice

By Megan McCluskey

Chrissy Teigen Has Just One Holiday Wish But John Legend Won't Let Her Fulfill It

He makes a fair point

By Cady Lang

The Surprising Origins of 5 Hanukkah Traditions

There's lots of history behind favorite Hanukkah traditions such as eating latkes, lighting candles and playing with dreidels

By Olivia B. Waxman

Netflix Trolled Its Users for Being Obsessed With This Movie

A new classic has arrived

By Raisa Bruner

‘I Just Did What Anybody Would Do.’ 5 Heroes Who Gave Us Hope in 2017

“When something bad happened, people’s true character unfolded, and it was exceptional"

By Melissa Chan

3 Ways to Find Happiness this Holiday Season

Wisdom on how to live a more peaceful life

By Pope Francis

An Ambitious Skydiving Santa Had a Crash Landing

Not Santa's best delivery experience

By Raisa Bruner
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