Holiday

  • 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 Germany, each country adds its own flavor to the holiday…

  • 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 treasures with wide smiles. These moments were filled with joy…

  • 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 product endorsements, these vintage ads reveal how cultural norms have…