It was exactly fifty years ago. A young, swashbuckling fruit rancher from Sunny Slope, Idaho, named Steve Symms was serving his first term in the US House of

Jimmy and The Roots perform a song about getting gift cards for loved ones for Christmas.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream now on Peacock: http...

Fans have been debating the McCallister family’s wealth for years. We asked the Federal Reserve for answers.

Love them or hate them—the elves’ empire is growing.

Next to those stockings hung by the chimney with care, it appears more likely than ever that the trimmed tree will be, well, faux.

Subscribe to The Hustle Daily Newsletter now: https://clickhubspot.com/ubiFew things say ‘Christmas’ more than the ubiquitous poinsettia. From storefronts to...

The story of America’s favorite holiday plant is rife with international politics, spoiled trade secrets, and a toppled monopoly.

Billions of people across the globe look forward to celebrating Christmas on December 25. And for many of the celebrations, Christmas trees play a key

"If I sing that ... the audience will think I'm a monster." —Judy Garland

Deck the halls of local malls? Or tis the season to log in? Answer: Online (58%) Department store (49%) Discount store (48%) Grocery store (44%) Clothing store (32%) Questions: Why do you think online shopping has a higher percentage compared to the other channels? Discuss the potential economic benefits and drawbacks of shopping at large department stores versus small businesses.

The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.

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When Valentina Valentini was putting together gift ideas for her wedding, the freelance journalist quickly realized that a traditional registry would not work.

In America, Christmas trees are a multibillion-dollar business. But who’s making the money? Join our host, Zachary Crockett, and guest Mark Dent (Writer …

Christmas is approaching. For many people this is a magical season, filled with songs and decorations, when you hope that all your wishes come true. Others consider Christmas to be a stressful time when you need to rush around to get presents for all your friends and family.

University of Washington political science professor Anthony Gill explains the social and economic value of gift-giving — and how even unwanted gifts help promote trust and build relationships.

Your brain can get oversaturated with holiday music, making jolly tunes add to your stress and not relieve it.

Stacker searched for products from 1920 to today that caught hold of the public zeitgeist through novelty, innovation, kitsch, quirk, or simply great timing, and then rocketed to success.

Turf wars. Protection money. Scientology. And my boss, a man who’s half-convinced he really is Santa.

For 39 years, we've calculated the prices of the twelve gifts from the classic carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The result is the PNC Christmas Price Index®, a unique and whimsical holiday tradition that makes learning about the economy fun.

Prices for typical holiday gifts appear to be rising at a slower pace than overall inflation, but the cost of holiday travel may be quite high.

Are you Team ONLINE or Team IN LINE? Answer: Online Questions: Where do you plan to do your holiday shopping? Solely online? Solely in-store?

For 39 years, we've calculated the prices of the twelve gifts from the classic carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The result is the PNC Christmas Price Index®, a unique and whimsical holiday tradition that makes learning about the economy fun.

It seems the Christmas season comes earlier every year...and there's actually a decent reason why: game theory!-Links for the Curious-A poll of when consumer...

The winter holidays are still a few months away, but that's not stopping some stores from putting out there Christmas selections early. Game theory can help us understand their pre-emptive behavior.

Are you planning to take some family photos with Santa this year? Be prepared to search around for a bit longer than you remember because Santa Claus might not be coming to your town this year. The pandemic has impacted a lot of different labor markets

Uptown Christmas Trees uses Slack to stay connected while the demand for their firs remains high