The custom of burning a real Yule log has largely fizzled out, but for centuries, many communities welcomed back the lengthening days by partying around a fire where a giant log burned.
Over the centuries, the U.S. and Canada have experienced a number of tense and even hostile periods. Remembering those historical conflicts reminds us of the price we always pay when the two nations are opposed, whether it’s over the economy or the border.
Women abolitionists in the 19th century did everything they could to end slavery in the U.S., including holding annual Christmas bazaars to raise money for the cause; these fairs sold everything from needlework to books to Parisian dresses.
Read More about Women’s Work: The Anti-Slavery Fairs of the 1800s
Don Schoendorfer’s nonprofit delivers more than free wheelchairs to people in developing countries. It delivers dignity and hope — and transforms lives.
American lighthouses witness a changing of the guard.
Read More about A New Generation Stewards America’s Lighthouses
More than any other clothing item, the mini became a symbol of the changing cultural attitudes and the growing impact of youth that defined the 1960s.
Read More about Common Threads: The Rise (and Rise, and Rise) of the Mini Skirt
Many animals experience a range of feelings, including joy, fear, grief, and compassion.
Read More about Our Better Nature: Do Animals Have Feelings Too?
Photos today are ubiquitous, but they were once considered miraculous. Here’s a look at the first photos ever taken, as well as the first photos of people, pets, presidents, and more.
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