Science Your Elf on a Shelf probably isn't making your kids act nicer Gail Sherman

santa Rankin Bass's Santa and Rudolph figures found, as posed in the animated TV classic Bob Knetzger

santa Sorry kids, there's a Santa shortage Annie Rauwerda

film The world's first Christmas movie is a silent one made in 1898 Rusty Blazenhoff

nightmare fuel This onesie will make you look like a seriously depraved Santa Rusty Blazenhoff

santa Santa's severed head atop a Christmas tree Rob Beschizza

politics Korean protests in Santa suits occupy Seoul's streets, demanding removal of impeached president Park Cory Doctorow

Holiday Probably fake: "Terminally ill boy who asked for final Christmas wish dies in Santa's arms" Xeni Jardin

Weird Creepy Mall Santas Rob Beschizza

christmas Venus fly trap plant in a googly-eye Santa Claus costume Mark Frauenfelder

AI Big Mouth Billy Bass now talks back with AI Gail Sherman

library Faith in humanity restored — young library patron replaces missing stuffed animal Gail Sherman

public health Thanks anti-vaxxers: Child flu deaths soar as vaccination tanks Ellsworth Toohey