Holiday
Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ has claimed the Official UK Christmas Number 1 for a second year in a row. It’s been 40 years since the song debuted. Andrew Ridgeley believes George Michael would have been delighted by the lasting success of the iconic song “Last Christmas.” In a recent interview, Ridgeley shared that Michael would have […]
This holiday season, transportation data insights provider INRIX predicts that drivers will face the worst traffic delays on the weekends before Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The holidays themselves are expected to have minimal congestion, but drivers in Boston, New York City, Seattle, and Washington, DC could see double the typical delays. Nationwide, travel […]
During the holiday season, Amazon is running a promotion called “Thank My Driver” where customers can thank their delivery drivers and give them a $5 bonus. The promotion will last until 2 million drivers receive thanks from customers. Customers can only thank the driver of their most recent delivery, and the delivery must have been […]
A recent poll conducted by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health revealed that many parents use Santa Claus and the threat of no gifts to encourage better behavior in their young children. However, pediatrician Dr. Susan Woolford warns that empty threats and bribes are not effective long-term […]
A website analyzed a bunch of Google search data to determine which states have the most “Christmas Spirit.” They didn’t really explain it . . . other than that it’s based on the percentage of festive, Christmassy searches per user. In the end, the state with the most Christmas Spirit is . . . Utah. […]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are a beloved treat, especially during the holidays when special Christmas tree shaped cups are available. Which brings up a question: Do tree-shaped Reese’s actually taste better than a regular peanut butter cup? Fans argue that these holiday shapes taste different due to the unique peanut butter to chocolate ratio. According […]
A new survey found 77% of parents feel pressure to make the holidays even better than last year, and expect to stay up past midnight five times this month to make it all happen the way they want. The poll also found kids ask a LOT of questions this time of year. And you can […]
Black Friday online shopping reached a new high this year, with sales totaling $10.8 billion, more than double the amount spent in 2017. Thanksgiving Day online shopping also set a record at $6.1 billion, up nearly 9% from the previous year. Toys were a major driver of online sales, with overall toy sales up 622%, […]
Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to Taylor Swift on her talk show by performing a cover of Swift’s song “Lavender Haze” during her Kellyoke segment. The song, featured on Swift’s album “Midnights,” peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 chart. Swift explained that the phrase “lavender haze” was inspired by the 1950s concept of being […]
Thanksgiving is almost here! Hopefully you’re looking forward to the festivities, and not dreading it. Most of us just want to avoid conflict. So, here are some tips on how to be a good guest. Someone asked etiquette experts to name the rudest things you can do at Thanksgiving dinner. 1. Using your phone. Sharing […]
Regional gas station chain Sheetz is offering a promotion where it is reducing the cost of its unleaded 88 by 40 cents a gallon at 505 locations before Thanksgiving. The promotion started on Tuesday and will run through the end of November. This deal comes as gas prices are averaging under $3 a gallon across […]
Starbucks has announced the return of ‘Red Cup Day’ happening tomorrow (Thursday) November 14. While supplies last, at a participating location, customers will receive a free reusable holiday cup with any holiday drink order. These years 16-ounce cup features a candy cane design, and the company noted that this year’s reusable red holiday cup is […]