Best Video

The fascinating origins of 27 winter holiday traditions

Why is holly so special, anyway?

(Bethany Clarke/Getty Images)

More from Mental Floss...

26 interesting facts about beer

24 unintended scientific discoveries

26 classes we wish our schools had offered

6 worthwhile homes in Iowa

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_https://mediacloud.theweek.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1679066606/GettyImages-1142678124.jpg { display: none !important; }

Feature

Actually, it is nice to be rich

The waterfall at Singapore's Changi Airport.

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_https://mediacloud.theweek.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1679035958/GettyImages-1136272889.jpg { display: none !important; }

Feature

The Check-In: The world's best airport, an Autio adventure, and more

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_https://mediacloud.theweek.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678985410/GettyImages-1208153059.jpg { display: none !important; }

Feature

The Week contest: Clothesline drone

Most Popular

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_https://mediacloud.theweek.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1679297982/GettyImages-1248465320.jpg { display: none !important; }

Attrition

Russia's spring Ukraine offensive may be winding down amid heavy losses

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_https://mediacloud.theweek.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1679073475/TWS1122.Booklist.gopnik.jpg { display: none !important; }

Feature

Adam Gopnik recommends 6 classic books for literature fans

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_https://mediacloud.theweek.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1679323416/GettyImages-1281693485.jpg { display: none !important; }

not fun to hear

The fascinating origins of 27 winter holiday traditions

Why is holly so special, anyway?

Recommended

6 worthwhile homes in Iowa

Actually, it is nice to be rich

The Check-In: The world's best airport, an Autio adventure, and more

The Week contest: Clothesline drone

Most Popular

Russia's spring Ukraine offensive may be winding down amid heavy losses

Adam Gopnik recommends 6 classic books for literature fans

Nearly 200 banks at risk of SVB-type collapse, study finds