traditions
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The ‘Real’ History of April Fools’ Day (and Why It Isn’t Funny Anymore)
This Friday is April 1, April Fools’ Day, the annual holiday that celebrates pranking, hoaxes, and all manner of jack-a-napes and tomfoolery. But why? Where did this faux-holiday come from? Why do we do this to each other, and when will we finally just stop?
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Your Christmas Decorations Don’t Need to Use Electricity
‘Tis the season to dig out the decorations and trim your tree, and any other parts of your home that you think could use some holiday cheer. But if rising energy costs have you hesitant to plug in multiple strings of lights, an inflatable snowman, or your blow mould nativity scene, you may be rethinking…
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Rain Doesn’t Have to Make Trick-or-Treating Miserable
Even though I live in the Pacific Northwest, between the pandemic and having fairly young kids, we haven’t experienced a super wet trick-or-treating night yet. This year, however, rain is in the forecast (for Australia as well). Whether you’re also expecting rain or it sneaks up on you unexpectedly, here’s how to prepare if you…
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11 of the Weirdest Christmas Traditions We Should Absolutely Bring Back
If a straight-up snitch like the Elf on the Shelf can become a holiday mainstay, literally anything can — and many stranger things have. I’m here to argue that the following activities, ideas, and traditions that were once annual winter traditions somewhere, can be again if we all believe hard enough. And believe, I do.