Christmas and television have been close partners almost from the beginning. When television emerged as a mass medium in the 1950s, advertisers quickly realized that Christmas offered something other advertising […]
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Every Christmas season has its rituals. Some families bake cookies. Others decorate trees while holiday music fills the room. But for generations of Americans, especially across the Northeast, one significant […]
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The calendar may read July, but for millions of Christmas enthusiasts, it feels a lot more like December. Across North America and around the globe, Christmas trees (artificial) are going […]
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Tinsel, or that shiny stuff we used to hang on trees better known as icicles, has a long history that stretches back far beyond the modern-day Christmas tree. Its earliest […]
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For Christmas collectors, ornament season now begins long before the first strand of lights is untangled from the attic. With the release of the 2026 Hallmark Keepsake Dream Book, holiday […]
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When people think about Santa Claus, more often than not, they’ll credit Coca Cola for inventing the iconic gift giver we know and love today. But it was illustrator Thomas […]
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It’s been six decades since we first caught sight of it and in 2025, this one little Christmas tree is still standing strong. This year marks the 60th anniversary of A […]
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Randy Anthony has led an immersive musical life. As a musician, former record store owner, and the creator of the music website Randy’s Rodeo, he’s found multiple outlets for his […]
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Tinsel, stop-motion, and a dash of holiday magic can all be found in the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, which have been lighting up TV screens and hearts for decades. From the […]
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For Hallmark Keepsake ornament collectors, it’s the beginning of the best time of the year. The 2025 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments have arrived! This year’s collection is as vast as always […]
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