It begins innocently enough. A few bright notes. A familiar rhythm. And before you know it, your brain is already hanging tinsel and replaying shopping mall playlists on a loop. But here’s the ...

Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant in his lifetime and is still known today in many circles as “The Children’s Poet.

(NEXSTAR) – “Silver Bells,” one of the most enduring songs of the season, evokes warm feelings of Christmas cheer with lyrics about snowy sidewalks bustling with holiday shoppers and happy children.

I couldn’t remember the title of a favorite Christmas story my mother read to me. The storyline and illustrations stuck, but not the title. I thought perhaps that artificial intelligence might help, ...

This time of year, when a sleigh bell jingles, chances are that the bell was created in Connecticut. East Hampton bell manufacturer Bevin Bros. has produced bells in the state for nearly 200 years.

A modern Christmas classic, offering pure, wholesome joy and a reminder of the importance of togetherness. Should you look for a feel-good Christmas episode that blends humor, heart, and a bit of ...

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid took issue with a popular Christmas carol, reposting a video that describes the beloved tune as racist. The now-viral clip has renewed scrutiny of the carol’s past, as the ...

“Jingle Bells” is one of the most familiar holiday songs in America—played in stores, remixed by hip-hop pioneers, and sung by kids who may not know it wasn’t even written as a Christmas song. However ...

Back in 1998, with the ink on his master’s degree from Washington State University still wet, Jim Phillips joined the Spokane British Brass Band. He played trumpet with them — as principal soloist, in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fired MSNBC host Joy Reid played Grinch on social media this week, sharing a video claiming beloved Christmas anthem “Jingle Bells ...

Fired MSNBC host Joy Reid played Grinch on social media this week, sharing a video claiming beloved Christmas anthem “Jingle Bells” was written “to make fun of black people.” In the video she shared ...