The History of the Snow Globe
It is hard to imagine New Year’s and Christmas without familiar …
Jimmy Carter’s “Christmas Miracle”: The Most Awkward Presidential Story
Political history is full of curious and intimate moments, but the …
Behind the Scenes of ‘Home Alone’: A Real Bite and a Valuable Lesson
On November 16, 1990, ‘Home Alone’ was released worldwide—and from that …
The History of the Ugly Christmas Sweater
Every December, shop windows and social media feeds fill with knitted …
The Fate of ‘Jingle All the Way’: Failure, Scandal, and a Second Wind
Released in 1996, ‘Jingle All the Way’ is now more often …
The History of Christmas Nutcrackers
Nutcracker figures are now a very common Christmas and New Year …
How Did Santa Claus Appear, and Was He Always Dressed in Red?
An interesting fact about Santa Claus is that his appearance was …
The French New Year’s Film That Stanley Kubrick Loved
With the holiday season approaching, it’s worth recalling the admiration of …
How an American Actor Derailed the Filming of an Alexei Balabanov Movie
Alexei Balabanov’s filmography includes both cult, widely beloved hits and bold …
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: How a Christmas Fairy Tale Was Accused of Communist Propaganda
Today, Frank Capra’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946) is regarded in …