Holiday

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: The White House is seen on July 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 while traveling in Las Vegas for a series of events. He is quarantining in Delaware, according to the White House

The Bizarre Forgotten New Year’s Tradition Where Anyone Could Meet the President

It is unimaginable today, but the custom lasted for over 100 years.

Panoramic view of prize-winning floats parked among throngs of visitors, at the public showcase following the 1956 Tournament of Roses Parade, in Pasadena, California, 1956. From left to right, are the City of Burbank Page One float, the Lutheran Layman's League Bringing Christ To The Nations float, and the Occidental Life Insurance Company of California's Rose Royalty Revisited float

Who Was the First Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade?

The star-studded New Year’s Day parade started in 1890!

NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE 1980(aka DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE), host Dick Clark, (1980), 1972-.

Who Performed at the First ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’?

The special first aired in 1972.

Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes performs onstage during the 2025 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Kia Forum on December 13, 2025 in Inglewood, California

Why 4 Non Blondes Are Playing ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

The ’90s rockers are unexpectedly returning to the spotlight.

(MANDATORY CREDIT Ebet Roberts/Getty Images) UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 01: Photo of FOREIGNER; Mick Jones, Dennis Elliott, Rick Willis, Lou Gramm (front)

How to Watch Styx, Foreigner and More Perform on New Year’s Eve ‘Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026’

Rock in the new year with classic rock stars including Cheap Trick, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon, 38 Special and more.

Collage of Barry Williams, Jaclyn Smith and Lynda Carter

Celine Dion, Jaclyn Smith, Barry Williams & More Classic Stars Share Holiday Messages

Plus, season’s greetings from Charo, Dolly Parton, Robert Wagner, Lynda Carter and more!

THE WICKER MAN, Christopher Lee, 1973

Did You Know Christopher Lee Released a Heavy Metal Christmas Album?

He actually recorded more than one!

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Grinch, 1966

Did You Know the Grinch Wasn’t Always Green?

The character’s look had a very odd inspiration.

HOME ALONE, Macaulay Culkin, 1990

Was ‘Angels With Filthy Souls’ from ‘Home Alone’ a Real Movie?

“Keep the change, you filthy animal!”

THE SIMPSONS, (from left): Maggie Simpson, Santa's Little Helper, Grandpa Abraham Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Bart Simpson, 'Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire', (Season 1, pilot episode/ep. 101, aired Dec. 17, 1989), 1989-

Why ‘The Simpsons’ Began with a Christmas Episode

The series wasn’t supposed to begin with a holiday episode.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, Peter Billingsley, Jeff Gillen, 1983.

Why There’s a 24-Hour ‘A Christmas Story’ Marathon Every Year

Do you and your family tune in?

BRADY BUNCH, Susan Olsen, Hal Smith, 'The Voice of Christmas,' (Season 1), 1969-74

Where to Watch Classic Sitcom Christmas Episodes

Walk down memory lane with classic Christmas episodes of ‘Bewitched,’ ‘The Brady Bunch’ and more.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Grinch, Max, 1966.

The Surprising Origins of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

The beloved holiday villain began as something else entirely.

SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Spandau Ballet at Live Aid, Steve Norman, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, John Keeble, Tony Hadley, 2014

How Many Versions of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Are There?

The hit 1984 version was just the start.

THE WALTONS, Kami Cotler, David W.Harper, Eric Scott, Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, Mary Beth McDonough, etc, 1972-82.

MeTV Highlights: December 22-28

Find some classic Christmas episodes to watch this week.

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION, Johnny Galecki, Beverly D'Angelo, Chevy Chase, Juliette Lewis, 1989

Is the Jelly of the Month Club from ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Real?

He just wanted a Christmas bonus!

Seinfeld Festivus

How to Celebrate Festivus … the Holiday for The Rest Of Us!

It’s a Festivus miracle!

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton’s Rare Photo With Sister Rachel Has Fans Seeing Double

The Queen of Country, 79, had a total of 11 siblings.

TWILIGHT ZONE, 1959-64, 'The Masks', Season 5

Why Does ‘The Twilight Zone’ Marathon Play on New Year’s?

How did Rod Serling’s timeless TV show become intertwined with the holiday season?

Larry D Mann voice actor of Yukon Cornelius in Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer also voiced other Rankin/Bass characters

Which Surprising Actor Was Replaced by Burl Ives in ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’?

The role of Sam the Snowman originally went to a very different performer.

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION, Chevy Chase, 1989, (c) Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection

How Much Would It Cost to Light Up the Griswold Home in ‘Christmas Vacation’? Fans Did the Math

The cost of lights alone is staggering.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Cabbage Patch Kids at the launch of Dream Toys 2012 at St Mary's Church on October 31, 2012 in London, England

6 Toys That ’80s Kids Had to Have For Christmas

How many of these were on your Christmas list?

GREMLINS, 1984, (c)Warner Bros./courtesy Everett Collection; HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK, Macaulay Culkin, 1992; LOVE ACTUALLY, Emma Thompson;

How Much Was That Red Ryder BB Gun? Find Out the Costs of These Iconic Christmas Gifts

Remember the day when you could bring home a mogwai for only $200?

A Very Eighties Christmas_XMAS EVE

How to Watch NewsNation’s ‘A Very Eighties Christmas’ Special

The documentary will premiere on YouTube before airing on the channel on December 24.

BONANZA, Lorne Greene, 1959-73

The ‘Bonanza’ Cast’s Forgotten Christmas Album

The cast sang holiday classics, in character.

A collection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the launch of Dream Toys 2012 at St Mary's Church on October 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images); The wives of PGA Tour golfers sell stuffed Beanie Babies to rsie money for charity during final round play July 11, 2004 at the PGA Tour John Deere Classic. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/WireImage);Fisher Price's Tickle Me Elmo is on display in an undated photo. The doll is advertised to be soft, plush and now ticklish in five places but only one makes him shake and roar with hysterical laughter. The Tickle Me Elmo doll is expected to be one of the best selling toys for the 2001 holiday season. (Photo by Fisher Price/Getty Images)

The Most Asked-For 1990s Christmas Toys, Year by Year

What every millennial hoped to get for the holidays back in the day.

SOUTH PARK, Stan Marsh (center), 'Woodland Critter Christmas', (Season 8, epis. #814), 1997-, © Comedy Central

How ‘South Park’s Most Controversial Christmas Episode Was Inspired by a Horror Film

This cult film inspired one of the show’s most gruesome scenes.

Juliette Lewis Was Shielded From a Sad On-Set Death in ‘Christmas Vacation’

‘I’ve destroyed the magic,’ said costar Beverly D’Angelo.

LOVE ACTUALLY, Elisha Cuthbert, January Jones, Kris Marshall, Ivana Milivevic, 2003, (c) Universal/courtesy Everett Collection

Whatever Happened to the Americans from ‘Love Actually’?

You won’t believe what Shannon Elizabeth is up to these days.

CHIPS, Erik Estrada, 1977-1983

Whatever Happened To Erik Estrada?

The star is hosting the Hollywood Christmas Parade, airing on the CW on December 12.