The 9 Most Christmassy Towns in America

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We take a look at the towns and cities that take this holiday very seriously, from the over-the-top light extravaganzas to the classic and quaint More »

The World's Craziest Lights Displays

A gallery of holiday excess More »
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

TIME looks back at the Tannenbaum's origins More »
Crazy Christmas Traditions

Christmas is a great excuse for swimming in icy waters, scaring the locals, and other wacky behavior More »
It Happened on Christmas Day

The top ten historical moments to land on December 25 More »
10 Things You Didn't Know About Christmas

While you're wrapping gifts and preparing a feast, ponder these Christmas facts More »
Holiday TV

TIME takes a look back at yuletides past, and crafts a list of seven unforgettable holiday TV moments More »
25 Great Travel Apps

Techland's Doug Aamoth selects the apps you'll rely on to make that dinner, day trip, road trip cruise, or month-long vacation even better More »
How Not to Let Your Kids Ruin a Family Vacation

A little strategy goes a long way when traveling with kids, so if you want to prevent a holiday in hell, check out these 24 essential vacation tips for parents More »