A Festivus for the Rest of Us!

Plus wrapping psychology, international holidays and the famous Christmas Truce

Happy Saturday Residents of this country celebrate Christmas for four months — longer than any other nation on the planet. Read our article to find out which country it is.     Why Gift Recipients Have a Surprising Preference for Sloppy Wrapping Science takes a stab at understanding the psychology of expectations. Read more >> How Latkes Became Hanukkah's Favorite Food What's behind this deliciously carby Jewish tradition? Read more >> A Festivus for the Rest of Us "Seinfeld" fans surely remember this ode to anti-commercialism. Read more >> What Was the Christmas Truce? In a rare respite during WWI, soldiers from both sides put down their guns and celebrated together. Read more >> The International Holidays Quiz See how much you know about how people around the world celebrate. Read more >> An Introduction to Kwanzaa This time to honor African traditions lasts seven days, uses seven symbols and sets forth seven ideals. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! True or false: In the winter, you need to underinflate your tires. In which Christmas movie does Jimmy Stewart's character learn that "every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings"? a) "It's a Wonderful Life" b) "Miracle on 34th Street" c) "White Christmas" d) "Winter Wonderland" What does p.m. stand for when talking about time? a) Post meridiem b) Post midnight c) Pre midnight d) Pre meridiem True or false: Jesus was born on Dec. 25. What do the Three French Hens in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" symbolize? a) Father, Son and Holy Spirit b) Mary, Joseph and Jesus c) The three kings d) The three virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity Check Your Answers What did you think of this email?   Copyright © 2022 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 4235 Redwood Ave Marina Del Rey, CA 90066 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list