Not necessarily a Christmas Star, but more of a “Holiday Ornament” will appear exactly three weeks before Christmas 2024. On the evening of December 4, just after sunset, look low in the southwest sky to see Venus hovering above a slender crescent Moon. Read on to learn about Christmas stars from previous years, especially a rare event in

Christmas kissing balls were once the fashionable way to deck the halls. Learn about this vintage tradition. Are they making a comeback?

'Tis the season for decking the halls with red and green, but did you ever wonder why these colors are associated with Christmas? We explain.

For many, Christmas is directly associated with snow. Christmas cards, carols, stories, and movies always tend to depict a “white Christmas” with snow-covered landscapes and falling snow. But how realistic is it to expect snow on Christmas Day? Learn all about the science behind it (and read the White Christmas lyrics below!) The notion of

This moist and delicious apple cake is the perfect way to welcome fall and its bounty of apples. Try the easy recipe!

Try these easy no-waste methods to turn your holiday pumpkins into attractive designs with a purpose!

Before we dive into winter 2021 forecast, we like to take a look back. How'd we do? We highlight some hits and misses.

Before we look ahead at the upcoming winter, we like to take a look back at last year's forecast. So how did our Polar Coaster forecast fare?

This Appalachian method is a unique way to preserve your late summer garden green bean harvest.

Green acorns? What does it mean, and what does it mean for the upcoming winter?