The National Christmas Tree Association reports that Americans will purchase approximately 40 million Christmas trees this holiday season. While they are the centerpieces of yuletide celebrations today, Christmas trees have had a relatively short history in the United States—and you might be surprised by the person responsible for popularizing the[...]

Although we lack the fur and claws, when our kids are in danger we turn into raging mama (and papa) bears quicker than Diana Prince can spin into her Wonder Woman suit. We coddle them, teach them, shield them, and may even singlehandedly pull cars off of our children if[...]

‘Tis the season for mistletoe and decorating the tree. But the origins of Christmas may surprise you. Did you know one of the American colonies outlawed observance of this holiday in 1659? It’s called the spirit of Christmas—the ringing of sleigh bells on a snowy night, Tiny Tim turning the[...]