Holiday

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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 at the top of mind that wasting money is not…

  • 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 was celebrated. Revisiting this era offers a charming glimpse into…

  • 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 20 photographs, we will explore the world’s most decadent gingerbread…

  • 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…

    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 we put up for the holidays, they were part of…

  • 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…

    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 everyone to see. From the unintentional comedy to the perfectly…

  • 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…

    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 faded away, replaced by new technologies and a different lifestyle.…

  • 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…

    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.…

    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…

    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…

  • A vintage split-image ad: Left side shows a happy family giving a woman a vacuum cleaner for Christmas; right side displays a revolver with a card that reads, "Isn't it time you gave yourself a Christmas gift?
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    11 Vintage Holiday Ads That Would Be Banned Today

    Holiday advertising from the mid‑20th century often sparkled with charm, nostalgia, and cheer, but many of those campaigns would never…

    Holiday advertising from the mid‑20th century often sparkled with charm, nostalgia, and cheer, but many of those campaigns would never make it past today’s standards. From casual sexism to unsafe…