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By their very nature, holidays are steeped in tradition, folklore, and mythology. Here we present some of the more common legends and superstitions associated with our special days.

What is a Shamrock, Really, and Why Is It Associated with St. Patrick's Day?

March 16, 2024 This story sits at the strange crossroads of religion and botany.

Spotify Blocked the Playing of Christmas Music Until Thanksgiving?

Taija PerryCook

Jan. 18, 2024 "Mariah Carey would be finished," one user wrote.

NYC's Rockefeller Christmas Tree Is Repurposed After the Holidays

Taija PerryCook

Dec. 22, 2023 Reduce, reuse, recycle.

What is the true first name of Santa Claus' wife, Mrs. Claus?

No One Knows Mrs. Claus' First Name

Dec. 22, 2023 She's gone by "Jessica" and "Gertrude" over the decades.

Ever Wondered What Happens to the Rockefeller Christmas Tree After the Holidays?

Taija PerryCook

Dec. 20, 2023 Every year, the iconic New York Christmas tradition takes on new life.

Times Square's NYE Party Uses Confetti Strips With People's Wishes Written on Them

Dec. 16, 2023 The small peices of confetti will carry people's dreams and hopes for 2024.

Exploring the Curious Origins of the Christmas Tree

Dec. 12, 2023 O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, nobody knows your origin.

Alabama Was the First US State To Declare Christmas a Holiday?

Dec. 3, 2023 The rumor dates back to at least 1954, according to Alabama historical records.

A TikTok user named Matt Shaver posted a purported Never Forget family costume representing the September 11th terrorist attacks with the former World Trade Center and its twin towers as well as an airplane.

Did Spirit Halloween Stores Sell 'Never Forget' 9/11 Family Costumes with Twin Towers and Airplane?

Oct. 31, 2023 A TikTok user posted a video and asked, "Ok, so I just left Spirit Halloween, and can somebody t ...

Was Valentine's Day Invented by Greeting Card Companies?

Feb. 14, 2022 It's a pithy line for the lovelorn and screenwriters to say, but is it true?

groundhog day, punxsutawney phil

How Old Is Punxsutawney Phil?

Feb. 2, 2022 According to legend, the world's most famous groundhog has been predicting the weather since 1886.

Do Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas in January?

Jan. 6, 2023 While many people are winding down from Christmas, others are just getting started.

Does Falling New Year's Eve Confetti in Times Square Carry People's Hopes and Dreams?

Dec. 26, 2022 Now now, don't be cynical.

Was the 'Star of Bethlehem' Shining for the First Time Since 1226?

Dec. 19, 2022 A holiday copypasta story in late 2022 may have some readers looking up for a star that won't be ...

Logical Fallacies 101: Your Holiday Guide for Dinner Table Debates

Dec. 14, 2022 Put down that drumstick and listen all ye well.

The mystery of Mrs. Claus' first name is one with quite a bit of history.

Mrs. Claus' First Name: What Was It Originally?

Dec. 14, 2022 A quick internet search told us there was an answer from 1849, but that turned out to be a bit o ...

The day after Thanksgiving is known as the busiest day of the year for plumbers, who refer to Black Friday as Brown Friday.

Is a Plumber's Busiest Day the Friday After Thanksgiving?

Nov. 25, 2022 "It might be a good idea to invite a plumber to the Thanksgiving feast and let him have a drumst ...

Crowd of people trying to get into a store

Is Black Friday the Biggest Shopping Day of the Year?

Nov. 27, 2003 The day after Thanksgiving in the United States is the unofficial kickoff of the holiday gift sh ...

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Fact-Checking Thanksgiving Rumors: A Collection of Stories

Nov. 27, 2019 When you really think about it, this holiday has accumulated a fascinating trove of traditions, ...

Did President G.W. Bush pose with plastic Thanksgiving turkey while visiting troops in Baghdad?

Did President Bush Pose with a Plastic Turkey?

David Mikkelson

Dec. 4, 2013 A photo taken while Bush visited U.S. troops in Iraq on Thanksgiving in 2003 was mistaken for a ...

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