Holidays
Why December 26 is a 'monster' shopping day: 4 theories
Posted on December 26, 2011, at 1:02 PMThe day after Christmas is second only to Black Friday as the year's busiest shopping day — thanks, in part, to a tendency for people to buy themselves delayed presents
The history of Santa Claus: 7 interesting facts
Posted on December 23, 2011, at 12:42 PMFrom why he wears a red suit to when he got hitched to Mrs. Claus, a look at the mythmaking behind jolly old St. Nick
America's 'booming' Christmas tree business: By the numbers
Posted on December 23, 2011, at 10:00 AMEven in these tough economic times, Americans aren't skimping on Christmas
The holiday season's 8 most anticipated films
Posted on December 22, 2011, at 4:31 PMFrom War Horse to The Iron Lady, a guide to Hollywood's buzziest releases
7 silly Santa photos: A slideshow
Posted on December 22, 2011, at 2:43 PMFrom ax-wielding Santas to tearful tantrums, a look at holiday images gone awry
11 Christmas gifts for those who have everything
Posted on December 22, 2011, at 10:20 AMFinding a unique gift can be an arduous task. May we suggest gold-infused cheese, or meteor-dusted shampoo?
Is the U.N. declaring 'war on Santa'?
Posted on December 21, 2011, at 2:40 PMA UNICEF ad out of Sweden depicts St. Nick as a crusty curmudgeon who doesn't "do poor countries"
Are loud toys damaging your kids' hearing?
Posted on December 21, 2011, at 11:15 AMResearchers warn that noisy holiday gifts like Let's Rock Elmo and the I Am T-Pain microphone may harm children's ears
When Americans banned Christmas
Posted on December 20, 2011, at 12:48 PMThe first 'War on Christmas' was declared almost 400 years ago, courtesy of our Puritan forefathers
'Christmas tree syndrome': An instant guide
Posted on December 20, 2011, at 10:57 AMResearchers warn that your festive Christmas tree might be making you sick — and offer a few pointers to help you stay healthy through the holidays
The Secret Santas who are paying strangers' debts
Posted on December 19, 2011, at 6:15 PMIn this season of giving, anonymous donors are showing up at Kmarts and Walmarts across the U.S. to settle layaway accounts for struggling families
Why are there no new Christmas songs?
Posted on December 19, 2011, at 1:32 PMEven Justin Bieber's holiday hit, says Jeff Alexander at TIME, is just a rehash of a smash from an earlier era
Jimmy Kimmel's 'Terrible Christmas Presents' prank: Mean or hilarious?
Posted on December 14, 2011, at 11:03 AMParents surprise their kids with early gifts of rotten bananas, half-eaten sandwiches, and staplers. The children's reactions are not festive
'All I Want for Christmas Is You': The best viral videos
Posted on December 7, 2011, at 3:50 PMBritish sailors, cheeky dancers, and a shameless, sartorial-challenged teenager give Mariah Carey's inescapable holiday tune new life
Toygaroo: Will parents really rent kids' Christmas gifts?
Posted on December 5, 2011, at 1:00 PMA new internet service lets frugal moms and dads borrow children's toys on a monthly basis instead of buying them. Brilliant or Scrooge-like?
Tips from Santa training school: Managing kids' gift expectations
Posted on November 30, 2011, at 7:30 AMTimes are hard, and old St. Nick is having to learn what to say when kids ask for a pricey gadget — or a job for mom
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