Why we decorate for Christmas Infographic

Why Do We Decorate for Christmas? Learn the History 

From popcorn string to multicolored Christmas lights and your childhood stocking, it seems like we’ve been decorating for the Christmas season forever. But just why ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Sending & Receiving Mail on New Year’s Day

When you’re eagerly waiting for something to come in the mail, it can be a major bummer when the USPS takes a day off. And ...

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Little Christmas: An Irish Holiday Celebration

Sure, you know about big Christmas — the day celebrated in many parts of the world on December 25. But in Ireland, they also celebrate ...

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The Origins of Santa Claus and His Commercialization

Pagan celebrations around Yule coupled with folkloric depictions of holiday figures like Sinterklaas and Father Christmas laid the foundation for what would become the rosy-cheeked ...

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Christmas Traditions in Australia: A Summer Celebration

Christmas in the summer? While it may seem strange in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the middle of summer when Australia celebrates the holidays. Here are ...

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Discover the Enchanting World of Korean Christmas Traditions

Christmas might have started as a religious celebration, but it’s a global phenomenon now. If you’re traveling around the world this winter, be sure to ...

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