Christmas

Don't just throw out your tree; use it to spruce up your cocktails, stews, and more.

Today, she's commonly called the Christmas Witch or even "the female Krampus"—but she is so much more.

From mysterious explosions to a squirrel monkey in space, these classic episodes will delight and intrigue you.

Two historians are trying to track down pavlova's origins once and for all.

But if you’re wearing new clothes, you have nothing to fear from Jólakötturinn.

The 1945 Barbara Stanwyck film is a classic for its charming portrayal of a food writer who can’t cook. It had its basis in real life.

And other strange evergreen decor evolutions, from retro-kitsch to glow-in-the-dark.

Historically, gingerbread didn't always include ginger.

These tropical "warm spices," which flavor many Christmas cookies and other holiday favorites, are mainstays of traditional medicine.

In these Christmas tales, Santa has a very low survival rate.

The ancient tradition of Turoń bestowing blessings has faded but, like the creature itself, it may be resurrected.