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!
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 …
Many people wouldn’t dream of starting their morning without a cup of coffee. If you’re not a coffee connoisseur, you may be wondering what makes an espresso and a cappuccino different from a regular cup of coffee. In this article, we’ll brew up an explanation of how espresso differs from coffee and how a cappuccino is different from an espresso. The word coffee is used …
After a long winter day, there’s nothing better than kicking back on the sofa with a warm drink while the snow falls (and then falls some more, and some more). Looking for something new to add to your hot drink repertoire? Here are some warm and tasty winter drinks from around the world. Let’s start with the one in the headline, straight from Sweden. Glögg …
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!
Hello there, reader. We have a sneaking suspicion that because you’re here today, you may enjoy reading books… And that’s great, because we love books, too! Of course, the only thing better than buying a new book for yourself is buying a book for your favorite book lover. But which books make great gifts? We’ve gathered together a shopping list of some books that will …
Love them or hate them, during the holiday season certain songs are unavoidable. You hear them on the radio, while out shopping for presents, and all over town. You’ve probably heard these songs so many times that you think you know their lyrics by heart… but do you? Holiday songs have some unusual vocabulary that we don’t often use in everyday life. This can lead …
Turkey is the traditional star of the Thanksgiving meal, but among its essential supporting cast is one dish whose name is debated every year. Is it called stuffing or dressing? Are these two words interchangeable? Or do they actually refer to different things altogether? Pull up a chair as we explain the difference between these words as well as their overlap and origins—and the other …
For many, Cyber Monday provides the perfect shopping solution: all the holiday deals with none of the holiday crowds. But, where did the name Cyber Monday come from? Cyber Monday is an annual event during the holiday shopping season that’s devoted to online shopping. Online retailers are known for offering deals and discounts on the day. The annual Cyber Monday takes place on the Monday after …
Marijuana dispensaries offer customers and patients a variety of options for either medical or recreational use. These decisions can be overwhelming for someone who’s not familiar with the industry lingo. One decision a consumer might have to make is what strain (“a group of plants distinguished from other plants of the variety to which it belongs by some intrinsic quality”) of cannabis to purchase. Although there …
After Thanksgiving meals come Black Friday sales. But, where did Black Friday come from? Black Friday is a name used for two unrelated occasions. It is now most popularly used in the US to refer to the day after Thanksgiving, which is often considered the first day of the holiday shopping season and is known for featuring discounts from retailers. The name Black Friday is also …
