The tale of Iceland’s 13 Santas, their cave-dwelling parents, and a child-eating devil cat

BY: ADAM THRUSH Christmas time has many positive connotations attached it; quality time spent with family, good food, and receiving a pile of new things that you’ll probably resell on Craigslist in April. These traditions are generally shared throughout other communities…

‘Tis the season to visit family- these 34 hacks will make your holiday travels stress-free

BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Dreaming of a white Christmas? Or maybe waiting for Santa Clause on a beach is more your style. ‘Tis the season to give, celebrate, and visit with friends and family. It also happens to be the season…

Man breaks record for largest Christmas lights display in the name of altruism

BY: SINEAD MULHERN It’s like a scene straight out of Dr. Seuss’s Whoville. A man named David Richards has created a Christmas light display so big it could rival Martha May Whovier’s. It’s also broken a Guinness World Record. The…

Happy holidays from the Satanists!

BY: MICHAEL LYONS It’s that magical time of year, when we gather around a roaring fireplace to hear that story we all know and love: On a night many years ago, a star was shining in the sky. Inspired by…

Why North America needs Krampus, the Christmas devil who drowns children

BY: AL DONATO He’s a black furry goat demon who throws duffle bags of kids into rivers and chills out with Santa Claus. What’s not to love? Krampus, a horned, pointy-tongued creature hailing from European legend, is like the Batman…

The Netherlands’ Black Pete tradition is definitely the most racist way to celebrate Christmas

BY: PILGRIM On November 15th, 2014, 90 protesters were arrested for demonstrating against the ‘Black Pete’ festival in Gouda, Netherlands, holding signs and wearing shirts that read, “Black Pete is Racism.” Mass demonstrations against Black Pete have become increasingly prominent…

Did Siberian mushroom shamans invent Santa Claus?

BY: PILGRIM 364 days Santa Claus waits patiently preparing for his big night in the icy seclusion of his frozen Northern estate, until finally, on December 24th, it is time. He descends from his winter fortress, burlap sack slung over…