Study finds risk of heart attacks rises nearly 40 percent on Christmas Eve
This is especially true among older or sicker people.
Tag: Christmas
Internet searchers reveal people’s favorite Christmas spirit
Brandy, it turns out, is the most popular Christmas drink -- at least in the UK.
Ded Moroz: the story of the soviet Santa Claus
The Soviet Santa is a lot more badass, I'll give him that.
The origin and history of the Christmas tree: from paganism to modern ubiquity
The history of a powerful Christmas symbol.
Simple tips you can follow for a sustainable Christmas
Easy ways to green up your Christmas.
Science Santa History: The Pagan Origins of Christmas
The truth is a bit more complicated - and interesting.+
HOW TO: Green Your Christmas Tree
Christmas is just around the corner, and the good old Christmas tree is one of the most enjoyable traditions of ...
NASA can see your Christmas lights… from outer space
Many are already preparing for Christmas - some shopping for presents, some Christmas lights... the usual. But as you're gearing up ...
Science Santa History: The origins of Christmas Customs
This is a series of articles about Christmas we here at ZME Science will be doing all December. Our goal ...
Tips to Stay Eco-Friendly and Chic for Christmas
Via Metro Sadly, in recent years, Christmas has shifted away from its (already controversial roots) into ...
Science Santa History: The Origins of Santa Claus
Ah, now we're getting somewhere! We've discussed the date of Christmas and how it is (or rather isn't) connected to ...
3 Stocking Stuffers for Techies for the 2012 Holidays
We all get it perfectly – even if we want to give each and every one our loved ones and ...
Hot Gift Ideas for the 2012 Holidays
The holiday season has finally begun. As you read this, I’d probably be out in the mall finding presents for ...
Why is Rudolph’s nose red? Scientists explain
(c) Flickr Labelled as an outcast by the rest of Santa's sleigh pulling reindeer, Rudolph the ...
120 million crabs hit the streets
Image by Lilolebob. Every year, around this time of year, more than 100 million determined crabs ...
Dreaming of a white Christmas
Oh boy time sure do flies! It seems just yesterday it was January... still, it's the 2nd day of Christmas ...
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