Christmas

Turkeys at an organic farm in Tona village, an hour from Kolkata, India.

To Cook A Holiday Turkey in Kolkata, It Takes A Village, 2 Butchers And 3 Cabs

5:28pm December 22, 2016

by Sandip Roy

Turkeys aren't native to India. But these days in Kolkata, you can buy a turkey for your Christmas dinner. But cooking a holiday turkey can still send you on a surreal adventure.

Jolly old Santa himself. Unpictured: the sweat, pain and — possibly? — tears that went into tracing his form on the map.

Dancer, Prancer, Runner — And Artist? Holiday Cheer, Courtesy Of GPS

4:47pm December 22, 2016

by Colin Dwyer

Glancing at a map, Owen Delaney noticed a London park's fountain resembled Rudolph's big nose. So, he decided to trace the famous reindeer by tracking his run. Then he tackled other holiday favorites.

The English lessons begin in this ad from Polish online online auction platform Allegro.

World News

At The Heart Of A Polish Christmas Ad, A Hard Kernel — And Some Happy Tears

9:22pm December 07, 2016

by Colin Dwyer

The sweet little story of an aging man learning the English language features a kid, a puppy — and a hopeful take on a journey made by hundreds of thousands of Poles.

Music & Culture

What's A Song That Could Ruin Your Whole Day? Our Listeners Respond

10:30am December 04, 2016

by Martha Ann Overland

A Canadian police department jokingly said they'd punish drunk drivers by making them listen to Nickelback. That got us thinking: What song would you pick as punishment? We asked, you answered.

Shoppers walk out of Uniqlo on 5th Ave. in New York City on Black Friday, Nov. 27.

Brick-And-Mortar Stores Go Further To Get You In The Door

3:03pm December 27, 2015

While online shopping grows, traditional retailers are amping up their in-store experiences to draw in customers. But online stores are realizing they have something to gain from physical stores too.

The history of this sweet little drink traces back to Spain's conquest of Peru, and a drink called ponche de huevos, or egg punch.

In Peru, Sipping The Season With A Cocktail De Algarrobina

10:20am December 25, 2015

by Deena Prichep

This eggnog-like beverage contains pisco; sweetened, condensed milk and a special syrup from a tree Peruvians call "the tree of life."

4 Christmas Stories (And A Video) To Check Out On Christmas Eve

8:17pm December 24, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Some are sad; some are happy. All of them are worth a few minutes of your time.

A child laughs as he receives presents from a man dressed as Santa Claus during a Christmas party for children affected by Down Syndrome, organized by the Angels Down Friends association in Bucharest, Romania, on Friday, Dec. 18.

World News

PHOTOS: In Romania, Santa Steps In To Help Fight Stigma Of Down Syndrome

1:17pm December 24, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

Children with Down syndrome often face prejudice in Romania, where there are few services available for them, the AP reports. One group held a Christmas event last week to try to shift attitudes.

In addition to the dancing devils, there's Old Man Beggar, who also parades around on Christmas. At right is a Liberian version of Santa.

Liberia's Dancing Christmas Devils Could Give Krampus A Lesson In Niceness

8:33pm December 23, 2015

by Max Bankole Jarrett

They tower on stilts, they're draped in hay, they dance like crazy and demand a holiday tip. But don't worry — they're really nice!

'Twas The Night Before Christmas, 2016 Presidential Politics Version

1:30pm December 23, 2015

by Ron Elving

In senior Washington editor Ron Elving's re-imagined poem, the clatter is on the news — over polls showing "who's now the greatest."