20 minutes ago How did Christmas Tree Shops get its iconic thatched roof and windmill?

Christmas Tree Shops was the “It-girl” of bargain stores. Here's why its legacy endures across New England. The post How did Christmas Tree Shops get its iconic thatched roof and windmill? appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago Best things to do Christmas week in Los Angeles and Southern California: December 23

Best things to do Christmas week in Los Angeles and Southern California: December 23 - 26  LAist

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2 hours ago ‘50s horror icon pranked wife with Christmas gift she hated every year

Horror icon Vincent Price was a big fan of Christmas who loved to give his wife the same joke gift that she hated every year, his daughter says.

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3 hours ago The fun — and confusion — of celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same date

Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.

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5 hours ago 'O little town of Bethlehem': Christmas card senders flock to Connecticut town for a special postmark

'O little town of Bethlehem': Christmas card senders flock to Connecticut town for a special postmark  CT Insider

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5 hours ago Tamales at Christmas are 'cherished' food among Mexican Americans, symbolize 'warmth and generosity'

Throughout Mexican American communities, one food is a constant at Christmastime: tamales. Here's why that is, plus a recipe for a tamale casserole.

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5 hours ago The Reddit community revives the holiday spirit after popular Secret Santa events end

Swapping presents with strangers on the internet is a favorite pastime for many Reddit users. After two popular holiday gift exchanges ended, bereft merrymakers are set on keeping the tradition going.

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5 hours ago In recent years we've seen a flurry of music biopics. What makes a good biopic?

With the Christmas release of the movie about Bob Dylan -- "A Complete Unknown" -- we consider what elements make for a great music biopic... and why some films hit a sour note.

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6 hours ago Scott Peterson arrest months after Laci disappeared Christmas Eve may have been strategic: former homicide cop

Ted Williams explained why law enforcement officers don't always wait to find a body before bringing a murder charge, as in the case of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson.

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