Kwanzaa is a celebration of pan-African culture and history that brings families together to share knowledge, traditions, and, of course, a delicious meal. Although the specifics of how each family celebrates Kwanzaa may vary, family gatherings, music, and storytelling are typical. How well do you know the language and symbols of Kwanzaa? Take our quiz to find out!
Depending on where you live, Christmas comes at a time of year that is cold, dark, and not very pleasant. What makes it all bearable, though, is that you can get together with friends and family to share meals, exchange gifts, and just hang out. But, what happens when the conversation starts to run dry? Don’t fret, we put together a list of some of …
It’s that time of year again. No, we aren’t just talking about the holidays. We mean that it’s officially Hallmark holiday movie season. Each year, there’s a new lineup of cozy, festive holiday romance movies to watch while you’re sipping hot cocoa or wrapping gifts. If you’re a fan of these movies, chances are you’ve noticed that they stick to several common romance tropes, like …
What’s one of the best parts of the holiday season? Watching and re-watching classic holiday films, old and new! It’s an essential ingredient to indulging in the comfy, cozy vibes of this festive time. You may have seen some of these movies more than once, but how well do you really know them? Take our quiz to find out!
5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1 … Happy New Year! As we all know, the first day of the new calendar year is when we pop the champagne, blow up fireworks, and make a resolution that we will inevitably never actually accomplish. But why do we do all of these things? You might be surprised to learn that there are reasons behind …
Santa Claus can’t get it all done on his own. His elf assistants in the North Pole help him make gifts for all the good children, and then his flying reindeer help him travel around the world in a single night to give them out. These reindeer are very important for the whole operation, but how well do you know them? Take our quiz to …
The Christmas season has arrived, and the signs of it are everywhere. Outside, it’s getting colder, stores are filling with people shopping for gifts, and pretty lights strung around trees and rooftops make the whole world seem magical. The holiday cheer might even spread to your phone. Thanks to emoji, there’s a way to send your nearest and dearest a little bit of the holiday …
Along with presents and beautifully decorated trees, the holidays deliver the blessing of movies that are part of many family traditions! From Miracle on 34th Street to Elf, these are the movies we watch over and over again every holiday season. (Ready for that Christmas Story marathon? We are!) These beloved classics are chockablock with dialogue we have heard so many times… but do we really …
There are few figures as recognizable as Santa Claus. His red-cheeked and cheery visage is seen on TV, on posters, and at malls across the United States in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Though his name and image are just about everywhere, do you know why Santa Claus is called by that name—or Saint Nick, Saint Nicholas, Santa, or any of the other similar monikers? …
Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, but with so many wonderful holiday dishes, it could also earn the title “Festival of Food.” Around the world, Jewish communities celebrate the holiday with all kinds of delicious food. How well do you know the panoply of Hanukkah delicacies? Take our quiz to find out!
