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Planning to let go of a habit or two cold turkey in the New Year? Learn where that expression comes...

It’s a big deal to celebrate such a big number, and we should know, because Reader’s Digest is turning 100...

How did decorated trees, cut-out cookies and stockings by the fireplace become Christmas symbols?

This year's winner is a centuries-old throwback.

Sweet, vintage letters to Santa from Texas farm kids recall a simpler, more generous time.

With new information about Omicron emerging every day, scientists are understanding more about how the new Covid-19 variant spreads—and what...

Take a break from holiday shopping and decorating to solve these tricky Christmas brainteasers

Here's the meaning and symbolism behind the Pan-African holiday and the seven Kwanzaa principles

See if you can answer these tricky questions on tipping and find out if you've been giving the right amount...

When it comes to the environment, meat is bad and plants are good. But what about plant-based meat? We asked...

Think you know your holiday films? Test your knowledge with these Christmas movie trivia questions—they're not as easy as you...

Christmas is America's No. 1 favorite holiday—85% of us celebrate it. Here's how Christmas started and why we have the...

Plant-based meats are coming soon to a dinner table near you, but what’s actually inside those burgers, meatballs, nuggets, and...

Test your knowledge of Noel—the fun way—with these Christmas riddles.

As the saying goes, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Check to see which insane garbage can finds make...

Curious minds may not have pondered all of these little mysteries, but they'll certainly be dying to learn about them...

Etiquette experts reveal tipping advice for hotel stays, including when, how, and how much to tip housekeeping.

Have a hair appointment coming up? Find out how much to tip your hairdresser and the assistant stylists—and how much...

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.

Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.

The pandemic changed tipping etiquette. Here's what you need to know about when, what, and how to tip now.

We asked 16 queer authors to share the best LGBTQ books they've ever read. Here are their top picks.

Kids and adults alike will gobble these Thanksgiving riddles right up!

Here's what to know about the timeless Thanksgiving tradition of breaking the turkey wishbone—and how to win this turkey face-off.

The history of Thanksgiving isn't the rosy story from your childhood. Here's what really happened and the truth about some...

The annual event marks the Thanksgiving holiday and kicks off the Christmas season. Here's when and how to watch it.

You may know Thanksgiving as a day off from work filled with good food, football, and loved ones—but there is...

These random fun facts will entertain, enlighten, and totally blow your mind.

The numbers on your eyewear are more important than you think.