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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.
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Cyber Monday

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 25, 2007 Is the Monday after Thanksgiving the busiest online shopping day of the year?
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Holiday Mail for Heroes

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 5, 2007 Can Americans send holiday cards to service members and veterans through a Red Cross-sponsored p ...
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Person, Human, People

Was Alabama the 1st US State To Declare Christmas an Official Holiday?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 15, 2022 "One of the original fake news stories," said a former archivist of historical records.
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usps, operation santa

Is the US Postal Service's 'Operation Santa' Real?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 22, 2021 The U.S. Postal Service may be answering your letters to Santa Claus.
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Chair, Furniture, Interior Design

Did CNN Compare Journalists to Soldiers on Veterans Day?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Nov 11, 2021 While this article was reshared on Veterans Day 2021, it was originally published in August 2018 ...
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Text, Postage Stamp, Flyer

Is USPS Issuing No New Christmas Stamps in 2021?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 10, 2021 The never-ending "War on Christmas" finds its battleground in the postal service.
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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did Christmas Presents Never Arrive Late Under Trump?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct 14, 2021 "What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a l ...
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Sunglasses, Accessories, Accessory

Is This 'Karen' Halloween Costume Real?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Oct 6, 2021 T-shirts supposedly read, "CAN I SPEAK TO THE MANAGER?"
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Person, Human, Crowd

Is Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Returning With Crowds?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Sep 10, 2021 It was unknown if, or to what extent, viewing locations would have capacity limits.
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Did 'Yardi Gras' Replace Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb 2, 2021 New Orleans residents marked the holiday a little differently in 2021 due to the coronavirus pan ...
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Did a Kentucky Man Clear Driveway of Snow Using a Flamethrower?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 28, 2020 It’s a scene straight out of a "National Lampoon's" flick.
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Is Takanakuy a Real Christmastime Tradition?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 24, 2020 Festivus has nothing on Takanakuy.
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Does the Vatican Have Darth Vader in Its Nativity Scene?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 18, 2020 The 2020 has been wild, but not quite that wild.
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Is 'Angels with Filthy Souls' a Real Movie?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 17, 2020 It's movie magic, you filthy animals.
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Was the Snow Globe Invented by Accident?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 15, 2020 The first snow globes date to 1878.
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Did Trump Designate Christmas Eve 2020 a Federal Holiday?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 13, 2020 The order allegedly excused all federal employees from duty on the day before Christmas Day.
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Is Santa Officially Exempt from COVID-19 Restrictions in Ireland?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 3, 2020 It’s rumored that the North Pole resident is considered an essential worker with an “innate immu ...
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Is This the Grinch's Phone Number?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 3, 2020 The Grinch wouldn't touch his phone with a 39-and-a-half-foot pole!
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Did a Belgian Town Accidentally Decorate for Christmas with Phallic Light Display?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov 23, 2020 The light display was supposed to be candles, but when they lit up, they put a small town in the ...
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Are These Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Images Real?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Nov 19, 2020 Never judge a Christmas tree before it gets decorated.
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