Holiday

  • A man sits on a couch with a child asleep on his lap, both resting. Nearby, two children play on the floor while another sits quietly. The scene appears cozy and domestic, with a partially visible Christmas tree in the foreground.
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    20 Vintage 1960s-1970s Photos if Scrooge Ruined It

    Holidays often come with huge expectations. Everyone is supposed to be happy, families are expected to get along, and the…

    Holidays often come with huge expectations. Everyone is supposed to be happy, families are expected to get along, and the atmosphere should feel perfect even when reality says otherwise. Sometimes you’re just not in the right mood, sometimes life gets…

  • A Prada bucket hat covered in sparkling crystals, shown in full view on the left and a close-up detail of the crystals and Prada logo on the right. The hat has a luxurious, shiny appearance.

    15 Hats with Price Tags That’d Light People Up Like Christmas Trees

    From GG canvas to sleek leather designs, these expensive baseball caps prove luxury fashion can make even simple hats outrageous.

    From GG canvas to sleek leather designs, these expensive baseball caps prove luxury fashion can make even simple hats outrageous.

  • A split image shows a woman with platinum blonde hair and dramatic dark eye makeup on the left, and a young girl with blonde hair in elaborate pigtails and wide eyes on the right.
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    20 Photos of Famous Holiday Movies Kids All Grown Up

    Holiday movies are part of our favorite traditions, and many of them gave us unforgettable child stars. From Home Alone…

    Holiday movies are part of our favorite traditions, and many of them gave us unforgettable child stars. From Home Alone to The Santa Clause, these young faces became part of the magic of the season, filling our screens with laughter,…

  • Two vinyl records and their sleeves from The Rolling Stones’ album "Exile on Main St." are displayed on a surface, along with a folded insert featuring photos, lyrics, and handwritten notes.

    20 Rare Records from the 1960s–1970s That Could Be Worth More Than Santa’s Whole Haul

    From minimalist sleeves that hid unexpected treasures to controversial releases pulled from shelves almost immediately, some records from the 1960s…

    From minimalist sleeves that hid unexpected treasures to controversial releases pulled from shelves almost immediately, some records from the 1960s and 1970s quietly became goldmines over time. Albums like The Beatles’ understated White Album, Bob Dylan’s iconic early pressings, and…

  • A man and a woman with light hair are smiling at each other outdoors, both dressed warmly in coats and scarves, with a blurred background of greenery and a building.
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    15 of the Most Expensive-to-Make Holiday Movies

    Holiday movies often convey warmth, nostalgia, and simplicity, but many of them hide surprisingly high budgets and behind-the-scenes set secrets.…

    Holiday movies often convey warmth, nostalgia, and simplicity, but many of them hide surprisingly high budgets and behind-the-scenes set secrets. Behind festive decorations and family-friendly messages are multimillion-dollar contracts, massive sets, and stars who earned record-breaking salaries, sometimes even clashing…

  • A set of six Trader Joe's moisturizing lip balms in a floral box. Flavors include Island Coconut, Peaches & Cream, Strawberry, Mango, Vanilla Bean, and Cucumber Mint. The package is displayed against a gray tile background.

    20 items from Trader Joes under $15 that’d make great stocking stuffers

    Finding gifts that are cute, useful, and budget-friendly isn’t always easy, especially during the holiday season. Trader Joe’s has become…

    Finding gifts that are cute, useful, and budget-friendly isn’t always easy, especially during the holiday season. Trader Joe’s has become a favorite for offering original, well-designed, and affordable products. There’s a wide variety of options to choose from, and they…

  • 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…

    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…

  • 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…

    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…

  • 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.…

    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…

  • 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…

    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…

  • 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,…

    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…

  • 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…

    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…

  • 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…

    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…

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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…

    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.…

    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…

    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…

    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…

    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…