Holiday

  • A hardcover copy of "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell sits open facedown, showing both the yellow dust jacket with the title and author, and an inside page listing other books in Macmillan’s Modern Fiction Library.
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    15 Rare Books That Could Be Worth More Than Everything Under The Christmas Tree This Year

    Books, like ornaments on a timeless tree, each carry their own glow, whether it’s the shimmer of dreams, the shadow of secrets, or the cold sparkle of warning. From Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby to Orwell’s 1984, these literary treasures remind…

  • Three vintage Japanese Pokémon cards—Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno—are displayed side by side against a bright red background. Each card features its respective legendary bird with corresponding colors.
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    15 Pokémon Trading Cards Worth More Than Everything Under the Christmas Tree This Year

    For many kids in the 1990s, Pokémon trading cards were the most exciting thing waiting under the Christmas tree. What once felt like simple cardboard collectibles have since become some of the most valuable nostalgia items of all time. From…

  • Split image: On the left, a crowded department store with Christmas decorations and shoppers. On the right, a person in a Santa suit rappelling down the side of a building.
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    18 Holiday Shopping Traditions From Before Online Deals Took Over

    Before online deals, flash sales, and endless scrolling, holiday shopping was an experience you had to physically show up for. From crowded malls dressed up in full Christmas decor to last minute department store runs and carefully planned one day…

  • A young boy in blue pajamas lies on the floor, smiling excitedly while holding a Super Nintendo Entertainment System box among wrapped Christmas presents.
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    15 Christmas Customs From the 1990s When Toy Shortages Were Real

    Before online wish lists, same day delivery, and endless restocks, Christmas in the 1990s came with real pressure. Parents lined up outside malls, kids stared through department store windows, and entire holidays revolved around whether the hottest toy of the…

  • A vintage black-and-white photo shows a family of six gathered around a Christmas tree, smiling. A small child sits on the floor with toys, while four adults and an older child sit or kneel around the tree.

    15 Holiday Rituals Families Kept During the War Years⁠

    During the war years, the holidays stood as a symbol of faith, even as they changed in meaningful ways. Scarcity, uncertainty, and the absence of loved ones forced many families to reshape their celebrations and find meaning in simple gestures.…

  • A vintage electric Colortone Roto-Wheel with red, green, yellow, and blue panels sits beside its original box on a table. Framed posters are visible on the wall in the background.
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    20 Holiday Traditions Boomers Remember That Gen Z Has Never Even Seen

    Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964) remember the holidays not just for the presents but for the traditions that brought families and neighbors together: long before smartphones, streaming marathons, and viral TikTok dances, Christmas magic lived in aluminum trees, handwritten cards,…

  • A person rides a motorcycle through a snowy field while four children, bundled in coats, hold a rope tied to the back and are pulled along behind. It appears to be a winter scene from the past.
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    15 wintertime habits from the ’40s that would never fly today

    Wintertime in the 1940s wasn’t just a colder time. It was a time that came with a whole set of habits that’d make pretty much anyone used to modern-day comforts…

  • A gold coin partially embedded in the crumbly center of a yellow sponge cake.
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    18 Vintage New Year Traditions That Quietly Disappeared

    New Year’s Eve has always been a night of hope, ritual, and celebration. Yet many customs that once defined the turning of the calendar have quietly faded into memory. From…

  • A young child wearing a knit winter hat and coat stands in front of colorful, out-of-focus holiday lights, looking thoughtful.
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    15 of the Highest-Grossing Holiday Movies

    Holiday movies have a special kind of magic, and some of them turn that festive charm into massive box-office success. From beloved classics like Home Alone to modern hits like…

  • A small figurine of a person reading a book sits on a stack of large gold coins, symbolizing financial literacy or investment knowledge.
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    15 of the Smartest Stocking Stuffers Under $25 (That Actually Build Wealth)

    For those of us who are still dedicated to delivering unforgettable stocking stuffers to folks we love, we simply can’t afford to miss a step. Nowadays more than ever, it’s…

  • Six people stand and sing around a seated woman playing piano in a living room. Everyone appears engaged and joyful. The photo is black and white, with a curtain and chandelier visible in the background.
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    20 Holiday Traditions From the ’50s-’60s That Families Don’t Do Anymore

    The post‑war decades of the 1950s and 1960s brought a distinctive holiday warmth. Families embraced suburban living, a booming consumer culture, and the rise of television, each shaping how Christmas…

  • A large, colorful gingerbread house decorated with candies, icing, and chocolate hangs inside a festive room with bright lights and artificial snow on the ground. The house has a candy-covered roof and windows.

    20 Photos of the World’s Most Decadent Gingerbread Houses

    From whimsical cottages dripping with candy canes to towering palaces glazed in sugar, gingerbread houses have become more than holiday treats, they are magical holiday creations. In this collection of…

  • A close-up of a Christmas tree branch decorated with colorful lights, a glowing pink bubble light ornament, and a green bauble, surrounded by green pine needles.
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    18 Classic Christmas Decorations Every ’80s Home Had

    Christmas in the 1980s was a dazzling mix of tradition and trend. Every decoration had a way of making the season feel warm and familiar. These pieces weren’t just things…

  • A photo collage: Left, a convenience store sign reads "BUY A SUB WIN A CHAINSAW FOR CHRISTMAS." Right, a printed note says "Die Hard IS a Christmas movie," with "IS" highlighted in red.
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    17 Funny Signs That Summon Holiday Cheer (and a Few Eye Rolls)

    The holiday season brings with it all kinds of festive chaos and mischievous nonsense. Nowhere does that ring more true than in the signs people insist on proudly hanging for…

  • Strands of garlands made of alternating popcorn and red berries, closely hung together in vertical rows, creating a festive and textured pattern.
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    20 Holiday Traditions from the ’70s That Families Don’t Do Anymore

    The holidays in the 1970s carried a special kind of magic. Families enjoyed traditions that now feel like memories from another time.  Yet, as times changed, many of these customs quietly…

  • A hand holding a bunch of assorted cat Beanie Babies, each with a Ty tag, against a background of green leafy bushes.
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    18 Christmas Gifts Every ’90s Kid Wanted Under the Tree

    Before smartphones, streaming, and social media ruled our lives, Christmas morning in the ’90s was pure magic. The tree glowed with multicolored lights  and every kid secretly hoped to unwrap…

  • A wooden, house-shaped Advent calendar holds small, wrapped gifts in red, orange, and yellow paper, each tied with gold or silver string and decorated with stars, filling the cubbyholes.
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    15 Unique Christmas Traditions From Around the World

    Christmas is celebrated across the globe, but the way people honor the season is as diverse as the cultures themselves. From lantern festivals in the Philippines to Advent calendars in…

  • A shirtless man sits on the floor holding a small child with blonde hair who is holding a yellow ball. Toys and gifts are scattered around them, and the setting appears to be a cozy indoor room.
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    20 Christmas Morning Photos from the ’80s That Bring Back Everything

    Christmas mornings in the ’80s had a special kind of magic. The tree lights glowed, the sound of torn wrapping filled the room and kids in pajamas held their new…