Deciphering a mother's secret Christmas code
A woman talks about how she and her siblings cracked a secret code their mother came up with to prevent them from figuring out the gifts left for them under the Christmas tree.
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A former church in Ohio may have largest collection of Christmas movie memorabilia
A former church in Ohio houses what's believed to be the world's largest privately owned collection of Christmas movie memorabilia.
As 'The Crown' ends, Imelda Staunton tells NPR that 'the experiment paid off'
Imelda Staunton was the third actress to portray Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, which is ending its six-season run.
Debate continues over changing the Florida state bird
For decades, there's been an effort to change the state bird of Florida — now a mockingbird — to something a little more unique to the state. But pushback has been long and intense.
Mr. Chow talks about his restaurant empire, art and family history
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Chow, also known as Mr. Chow, about his restaurant empire, his art and his family history.
Looking for an eco-friendly substitute for wrapping paper? Consider furoshiki
Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper.
How Arab-Jewish communities are coping with the war in Gaza
Mixed, Arab-Jewish communities are a rarity in Israel. And since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza, they've been under pressure.
At an Alaska maker's space, Indigenous artists connect with millennia of tradition
In the northernmost town in the U.S., there's no Santa's workshop. But there is a unique maker's space where Indigenous artists can come anytime to make traditional artwork.
A nodding student reminded a discouraged professor why she loves teaching
A political science professor was struggling with pandemic transitions, including teaching over Zoom. On a screen of unengaged students, one gave her the encouragement she needed.
George Santos says he'll be back — and other takeaways from his Ziwe interview
The former congressman, accused of lying and committing financial crimes, sat down with a comedian known for baiting controversial figures into embarrassing admissions. Here's how it went.