Christmas was established as a federal American holiday on June 26th, 1870. During the 1800s, how Americans viewed Christmas changed radically. It was during this time that Washington Irving wrote fiction about how Christmas had been celebrated in England before the Puritan takeover. These stories sparked the American imagination and some of them have went … Continue reading Christmas Traditions That Are Truly American
Top 5 LGBTQ Christmas Movies
All too often, when we watch Christmas movies we are forced to see heterosexual couples getting all the spot light. If we are lucky, we sometimes get a bit part in a movie or tv show. Most of the time it's just the subtext that shows up. I thought I would compile a list of … Continue reading Top 5 LGBTQ Christmas Movies
Top Ten Bizarre Christmas Songs
***Warning, this post is NSFW and may contain material and opinions that some deem offensive. If you are offended easily, please hit the back button now*** We all have our go to favorites for our Christmas playlists. I even shared some of my favorite 80s Christmas songs with you last week. Classics are good and … Continue reading Top Ten Bizarre Christmas Songs
Crazy Christmas Tree Traditions
Christmas trees are the quintessential piece of the holidays. People go absolutely crazy with their ideas for decorating them. There are even people who leave their trees up all year long, to keep that holiday spirit going. During the holiday, there are also plenty of people who decorate multiple trees. Have you ever wondered where … Continue reading Crazy Christmas Tree Traditions
10 Weird Christmas Traditions
Christmas traditions are everywhere, like hanging your stockings by the fire on Christmas Eve and leaving out milk and cookies. There are also traditions that families started. Have you ever wondered what other traditions there might be for this magical night of the year? Let’s take a look at a few of the more weird … Continue reading 10 Weird Christmas Traditions
Top Ten 80s Christmas Songs
Okay, you are probably wondering why I am doing a Top Ten list of Christmas songs when I have stated that I am not a real Christmas person. It’s simply my friends, I absolutely love 80s music and it seems that pop stars of the 80s were much better at doing Christmas songs then any … Continue reading Top Ten 80s Christmas Songs
The Spirit of Christmas Past
Dating someone who is super into Christmas is hard when you, yourself, are not. In fact, many people roll their eyes at you when you tell them that you just aren't that into the holiday. I have been called the Grinch or Scrooge so many times that it only further separates my feelings for it. … Continue reading The Spirit of Christmas Past
Top Ten Thanksgiving Foods
Gobble, gobble everyone, you guessed it, this week is Thanksgiving. Arguably this holiday is immersed in as much controversy as Columbus Day and for good reason. But as you can tell by the title, we aren’t discussing the societal impact of this holiday and how it glorifies the decimation of entire groups of indigenous people. … Continue reading Top Ten Thanksgiving Foods
Top 10 Weird Halloween Facts
Halloween is here. You have probably been to some parties already or maybe getting ready for tonight and this weekend. You have your costume ready, a few beverages you have made to take with you or for your guests. You have built your playlists of music and movies for your night. You have even brushed … Continue reading Top 10 Weird Halloween Facts
Top Ten Halloween Drinks
Here we are, down to the wire. Halloween is this weekend and you may be freaking out trying to come up with ideas for your party. Have no fear, I am going to share with you some awesome drink you can serve at your party. And for those wanting to not do alcohol, no worries, … Continue reading Top Ten Halloween Drinks
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