Christmas

Why Does NORAD Track Santa’s Sleigh Ride?

Caroline Walker on Dec 24, 2010 (Updated: Apr 10, 2020)

Every Christmas Eve kids and parents everywhere tune in to NORAD's Santa Tracker. But why does NORAD track Santa and how did this tradition start?

W. Seban on Dec 24, 2010 (Updated: Sep 9, 2023)

The song, "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues tells the sad and unfortunate tale about a guy spending Christmas Eve in the drunk tank in a New York …

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 23, 2010 (Updated: Dec 3, 2022)

We don't recommend giving away your cat, but if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to gift wrap a cat, then this video might come in …

Caroline Walker on Dec 21, 2010 (Updated: Sep 21, 2018)

I came across a website on which I could chat with Santa. Oh, the holiday joy! Here is how my conversation with Santa Bot went.

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 21, 2010 (Updated: Jan 8, 2019)

The 1930's were nicknamed the "Terrible Thirties" for a reason. Back then, "truth in advertising" was completely optional and for the most part, …

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 20, 2010 (Updated: Nov 25, 2017)

Are you ready for a Christmas of blood!? Check out what this Slayer fan did to his house.

Caroline Walker on Dec 7, 2010 (Updated: Sep 15, 2023)

Replace that outdated holiday bell choir with a voluptuous musical alternative, La Senza's interactive The Cup Size Choir.

Caroline Walker on Nov 30, 2010 (Updated: Jan 8, 2019)

If you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, these retailers are extending the gimmick all week long. Act now!

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 7, 2009 (Updated: Dec 23, 2020)

This guy's Christmas decoration prank was so realistic that his neighbors called the Police.

Lauren Banks on Dec 29, 2008 (Updated: Sep 9, 2023)

Looking for something productive to do with your R2-D2 robot? What about making a Star Wars Chorus Line video like these guys on YouTube?

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 20, 2008 (Updated: Dec 2, 2020)

Can you imagine Santa smoking a cigarette while your kids are sitting in his lap? Today, that occurrence would be unthinkable. But back in the 1930s, …

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 4, 2008 (Updated: Nov 2, 2020)

How can you not love the classic holiday film, A Christmas Story? It has plenty of memorable scenes like the Chinese turkey and of course the infamous …