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So much of how we celebrate Christmas comes from the Victorian era, but it might be for the best that some of these traditions were left in the past.

Being an astronaut or ice cream truck driver isn't as glamorous as it seemed when you were young.

Take a trip down dessert history lane with these tasty holiday recipes.

Don't overlook these sneaky sources of gluten while eating out and at home.

You've heard of these food items in classic Christmas songs, but do you have any idea what they are?

Between movies, merchandise, and the parks, Disney fans were thriving in the 1990s.

Looking at the origins of this Jeep-owner tradition.

Aging might seem scary, but you probably don't have all of the facts.

Defining these terms and why they're significant this year.

Disneyland puts on a spectacle for the holidays every year, but its Christmas festivities were less impressive in the beginning.