Figuring out the origins of the holiday can be as tricky as getting to the source of a joke. ->

The tradition of sending paper valentines is traced to a young woman in the mid-1800s who decided to make them her business. ->

With a fully decorated Christmas tree and plenty of presents underneath, you might think you're done with marathon shopping. Just don't forget about those stockings hanging by the fireplace. Kindle Fires, iPhones and Rolexes make great but perhaps impractical stocking stuffers. We hear you. The eco...

If you missed the official kickoff to the holiday season (which, according to the National Park Foundation is the tree lighting in our nation's capitol and not Black Friday) do not fret - opportunities still exist to celebrate the spirit of the season in the nation's showpieces before the end of th...

Not every office holiday party requires you look your button-down best for the boss. Some offices have one of those let's-show-how-crazy-and-fun-we-are party planners who sets up the year end event with one of the trendiest new party themes: The Ugly Holiday Sweater Party. And whether it's a compan...

Trading trivia and debating facts over drinks is a longstanding tradition in bars and pubs around the world. (In fact, that's how the Guinness Book of World Records got its start.) In keeping with that tradition, here are some St. Patrick's Day facts and trivia to share/debate/argue over with your ...

It's coming. Are you prepared? The company holiday party. The big bash. The event you hope doesn't end with everyone losing respect for you. There's a fine line between having fun and having too much fun. Crossing it means you could become a company legend, and likely not in a good way. To prepare ...