CARTHAGE, Mo. — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about his cause … Read more
Valentine’s Day is here and with it comes the call to prove your love through purchasing power — whether throwing down on prix fixe dinner, obscenely overpriced flowers, candy hearts, weirdly sexualized robe-wearing teddy bears, or for the Gen Z contingent, granny panties. But what if there’s hidden meaning in the gifts you receive — … Read more
Roses are red. Broccoli is green. This is the healthiest Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever seen. Tenderstem partnered with British chocolatier Chococo to release their Valentine’s broccoli-infused chocolates called Tender-Choc. “Show your tender side this Valentine’s Day with these limited edition fresh dark chocolates filled with a gentle Tenderstem broccoli,” the packaging label read. The company used 72% … Read more
An Australian family has been left without answers after a mother-of-four died suddenly in her sleep while her children were unwrapping Christmas presents. Ashley Stanik, 33, woke up on Christmas morning feeling unwell. She told her husband Kane Stanik she was going to lie down. “She had a drink and that, I had a quick … Read more
An American woman ended up with more than she bargained for during a so-called “white elephant” Christmas gift exchange. In a video on TikTok that’s since been viewed millions of times, Brionna shared her experience at a present-swapping party. The game, also sometimes known as Bad Santa, involves each guest bringing a wrapped, unlabelled gift, drawing a number, and … Read more
A teenager’s revelation about Christmas has revealed a depressing trend that only affects women during the festive season. A rite of passage of growing up is realizing how much work your mom does during the silly season that goes unrecognized when you’re a child. Sometimes, that lesson can be learned when you realize how little … Read more
It allowed her to speak to the ghost of loved ones past. A Missouri man moved the internet to tears after using artificial intelligence to resurrect his dead father’s voice as a special Christmas card for his mom. “I decided to do something special for my mom this year for Christmas,” Philip Willett, 27, explained … Read more
Swifties are feeling the warmth of Taylor’s love for Travis this holiday season. Online retailer Etsy is filled with ugly Christmas sweaters artists have made to commemorate the budding romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Etsy shop owner Sadie Bella Melton of Ardmore, OK, created two, depicting the celebrity couple in a “Walmart-style Christmas portrait,” and has already sold … Read more
Bah Humbug! A British mom says she has no problem being labeled a shameless Scrooge for telling her three children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. Michelle Foulia, 49, who hails from Wales, said it felt wrong to deceive her three children about St. Nick’s existence, particularly because she could never explain the inequality of gifts … Read more
A jewelry company’s CEO divided the internet for her annual gift exchange where some employees walked away with designer purses and high-end necklaces while others got small skincare bottles. Alexis Nido-Russo, the founder of Local Eclectic, came up with the idea of the “bougie white elephant” where the budget was seemingly limitless. In the TikTok … Read more
Last-minute Christmas gift shoppers beware, as a Florida doctor is sharing the toy items that are on her naughty list every holiday giving season. In an Instagram Reel viewed by 8.1 million users, Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, revealed what she says are “the … Read more
Here comes Gen Alpha — and they’ve got jokes. Shane Frank, a millennial teaching seventh grade in California, tickled the internet’s funny bone with the results of a recent, light-hearted class assignment: to compile a holiday gift guide aimed at people in their 30s. In a funny clip posted on Dec. 19 to Frank’s popular TikTok … Read more
King Charles III may be the monarch of the United Kingdom, but he still has a wacky sense of humor. His former butler Grant Harrold divulged the unique holiday presents that the sovereign, 75, would leave for them during Christmastime. Charles would sneak gifts into the lockers of staff members at Highgrove, his Gloucestershire abode. … Read more
There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys have caused Black Friday mayhem, while others are simply timeless collector items. Here are Christmas toy gifts that have been at the … Read more
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, a pair of shoes may be her enemy. With Christmas just around the corner, young women have recently been horrified to learn of the viral “shoe theory,” an old wives’ tale which suggests that gifting a significant other a pair of shoes means they’ll walk out of your … Read more
Pressures are high for parents and caregivers around the holidays. That means there’s room for error, according to parenting expert Hannah Keeley, who offered up some of the biggest mistakes parents tend to make at Christmastime. In an email she sent to Fox News Digital, Virginia-based Keeley identified the top five holiday blunders that parents … Read more
So much for his novel idea. Inspired by a viral video, book lover Kevin T. Norman asked his boyfriend to make him a book advent calendar — the drama that ensued divided the bibliophiles of TikTok. “You do it. Say it’s from me,” the unidentified man says off-camera to Norman. “I don’t have time for … Read more
If you’re looking to motivate a friend at work or make someone you care about more enthused about their career, consider these thoughtful books and gadgets, all ready for gifting. ‘Know What Matters: Lessons From a Lifetime of Transformations’ by Ron Shaich (Harvard University Press, $30) Ron Shaich writes about how to build our own … Read more
Is this mama a total Scrooge — or savings-savvy? A mom-of-two has stirred up controversy after revealing she will only be buying holiday presents for one of her children this year, saying she can’t afford to buy gifts for her youngest in a TikTok video scoring more than 369,000 views. But the fiscally responsible mother … Read more
Make your gift to be the hottest commodity at the White Elephant gift exchange. These quick and creative wrapping hacks are perfect for making your gifts stand out — and a box isn’t required. That’s right, even if you’re providing a cheap bottle of rosé or a candle snagged last-minute from Target, it doesn’t have to … Read more