Forgot an ingredient or need a last-minute gift? Several stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are open on Christmas Day 2025. Here’s where you can still shop, eat, or grab coffee.
December 18 is Answer the Phone Like the Elf Day, inspired by the movie Elf. A silly greeting, a big smile, and some Christmas cheer can turn an ordinary phone call into a holiday laugh.
Ever wonder why stockings hang by the fireplace at Christmas? A centuries-old legend tied to St. Nicholas helps explain the tradition that still fills homes with holiday magic today.
Discover how kissing under the mistletoe began long before Christmas traditions. From ancient Druids to Norse mythology, this holiday favorite has a history that’s way deeper than you think.