Big, Bold, Wild: We Re-Create Christmas Dinners Of Centuries Past
An illustration from the 1800s shows the procession of the boar’s head and massive pie filled with many kinds of…
The Science Behind Mistletoe
There was a mistletoe shortage this year–Does this mean there were fewer KISSES this Christmas? Scientists can’t tell us if…
No Reason for the Season
For Christians, Dec. 25 is more than just another religious holiday: It commemorates the birth of their savior, Jesus. But…
The Science of Gift Giving
When we buy someone a present, most of us try to get inside mind of the recipient, but thoughtful gifts–where…
Should Your Christmas Tree be Fake or Real?
You want to have a “green” (ecological) Christmas, but you’d also like to have a tree that doesn’t need to…