Did Facebook ‘Censor’ an Image of Santa Kneeling Before Baby Jesus?In 2018, the social media platform briefly covered a religious image that has been online for years. Read Story.
Has Starbucks Sold a ‘Christmas Blend’ Since 1984?Yes. Since at least 2015, the popular coffee chain has faced accusations of being "anti-Christmas." Reality says otherwise. Read Story.
Did a Belgian Town Accidentally Decorate for Christmas with Phallic Light Display?The light display was supposed to be candles, but when they lit up, they put a small town in the spotlight. Read Story.
Is USPS Issuing No New Christmas Stamps in 2021?The never-ending "War on Christmas" finds its battleground in the postal service. Read Story.
Does the Vatican Have Darth Vader in Its Nativity Scene?The Vatican’s Christmas display doesn’t literally include a statue of the “Star Wars” villain, although some have made that comparison. Read Story.
Yes, the Same Actor Played Ralphie in ‘A Christmas Story’ and Ming Ming in ‘Elf’"The Billingsley Overlap" thrills film-lovers every holiday season, including 2021. Read Story.
Was ‘Jingle Bells’ Written as a Christmas Song?Perhaps no single piece of secular music is more ubiquitous during the Christmas holiday season than "Jingle Bells." Read Story.
Did a Hospitalized 5-Year-Old Boy Die in Santa’s Arms?In 2016, a Tennessee man's Christmas story of a tear-jerking hospital encounter drew international attention but lacked confirming details. Read Story.
Did Melania Trump Say ‘Who Gives a F*ck about Christmas Stuff’?Yes, she did. The quote reportedly was featured in a secretly recorded discussion between Melania Trump and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former top aide to the first lady. Read Story.
Is the US Postal Service’s ‘Operation Santa’ Real?The U.S. Postal Service may be answering your letters to Santa Claus. Read Story.
Was the Celebration of Christmas Illegal in the U.S. Until 1836?A Facebook meme highlighted the Puritan colonists' dim view of Dec. 25 celebrations. Read Story.
Did ‘Offended Muslims’ Attack a Christmas Tree?No. The clip simply captured a post-Christmas event in Cairo. Read Story.
Did the Obama White House Ban Nativity Scenes?No. Just another endlessly shared social media rumor. Read Story.
Is ‘Xmas’ a Modern and Disrespectful Abbreviation for ‘Christmas’?The words "Christ" and "Christmas" have been abbreviated in English since long before the modern 'Xmas' came to be commonly used. Read Story. |
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