11 Holiday Traditions With Surprisingly Dark Origins
Here's a closer look at beloved holiday customs that actually began with unsettling or eerie beginnings.
Here's a closer look at beloved holiday customs that actually began with unsettling or eerie beginnings.
The holiday season has always been a time for must-have toys, but some releases ended in disaster rather than delight. For a few infamous items, one season of chaos was all it took before they were pulled from stores forever.
Flipping through the pages of the Sears Wish Book was once a cherished holiday tradition. For generations, it was the official start of the holiday season, full of imagination and anticipation. It wasn’t just a catalog — it was a portal to dreams, filled with toys, clothes, and home goods that sparked joy in kids and adults alike. The magic of holding it in your hands and circling your favorite items is something few digital experiences can match.
Holiday traditions have always been a big part of getting together with family to make memories and spend time together. However, as time passed, some beloved traditions quietly died out. They were replaced by new traditions; people's lives just changed, and they just stopped happening.
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