A family has shared their hilarious holiday tradition — picking out the “ugliest” Christmas tree they can find every year. Mistry Ashbrook, 45, and her husband, Samuel, 43, a product sales specialist, started the unusual tradition in 2007. Both fresh out of the military, with no children and their families far away, they weren’t feeling … Read more
Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a series of five Holy Doors throughout the Vatican, including St. Peter’s Basilica, plus Rome’s three other basilicas to commence next year’s Catholic Church jubilee — … Read more
A woman flew to Japan to create a funny Christmas card with a fake family — and dressed up and played all the characters herself. Brynn Shuller, 34, has been embodying her made-up family — “the Brynn’s” — for the last 10 years. The idea started when Brynn found a costume chest hair and put … Read more
With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will focus … Read more
Prince William has refused to reveal what he paid in taxes for the 2023-2024 financial year — breaking his father King Charles’ tradition which spanned more than 30 years. The Prince of Wales, 42, inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate worth over $1 billion when his father assumed the throne in Sept. 2022. In addition to … Read more
A Michigan man stopped for his weekly burger night – and won big. The 57-year-old man from Berrien County, Michigan, wished to remain anonymous, but told the Michigan Lottery that getting a burger and buying lottery tickets was a weekly tradition. “I go to Chatterbox every week for burger night and always buy a few Club … Read more
It appears that the Trooping the Colour ceremony could look a little different this year. As King Charles continues to receive outpatient treatment for his cancer diagnosis, the monarch’s upcoming celebration may see him stray from tradition ever so slightly. Sources close to the palace claim that Charles could be driven in a carriage to … Read more
King Henry VIII would lose his head if he were alive today. Royal biographer Robert Hardman revealed that Prince William, the heir-apparent to the British throne, could potentially break away from the Church of England when he takes over from King Charles III. “In royal circles, it is no secret that he does not share … Read more
The kids … er, young adults are all right. Over the past decade, Gen Z has earned a reputation for marching to the beat of their own drum, tossing asunder hallowed American traditions like email, the 9-to-5 workweek, happy hours and sloppy one-night stands. Unenamored with the hallmarks of capitalism, puritanically progressive Zoomers — now … Read more
Santa’s workshop looks a little different. Rather than operating at the North Pole, one family’s miracle worker undertakes an impressive wrapping fête in a hotel suite. The TikToker, who goes by @McKelliganL, is planning her third annual “wrapping weekend,” booking a hotel room for two nights to prepare gifts in peace — no elves required. Last year, … Read more
Nothing extravagant here! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s holiday traditions with their children — son Archie, 4, and daughter Lilbet, 2 — is something most parents can relate to. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, revealed her favorite Christmas activity with her family while attending Variety’s Power of Women event in Los Angeles on Thursday. “We’re … Read more
The Thanksgiving dinner that started with one text message and took the internet by storm is going strong for an eighth straight year. Jamal Hinton revealed his highly anticipated holiday plans and said he will attend the November dinner gathering at one-time stranger Wanda Dench’s house, but hinted at a “surprise” this time around. “Thanksgiving … Read more
It really was a night to remember, apparently. This week, Prince William made headlines after he was spotted awkwardly grooving at the London night club KOKO with pals, presumably for his 41st birthday. But according to a source, the evening was so much fun that they’re looking to make it an annual tradition for the … Read more
What a pieceful birthday the royal children have. On Sunday, Kate Middleton and Prince William’s youngest child, son Prince Louis, turned five years old – and it’s a birthday that is marked in a sweet tradition, with his mom most likely staying up until midnight for a very special reason. In 2019, Middleton revealed that … Read more
Grocery Shoppers in New Jersey weighed in on the push toward decorating potatoes instead of eggs this Easter and agreed Americans should “stick with eggs.” “Potatoes instead of eggs? It’s weird,” Mike told Fox News. “Just pay up.” One shopper, Maria, said, “Oh, buy a dozen eggs for the kids. Come on.” The idea of … Read more
When Bill Raftery yells “Onions” in March, it has a double meaning for me. Yes, there’s the ballsy, clutch late-game heroics. But also: Cue the crying. Give me tears from players, spectators, parents, refs … whoever. Apparently, some fans need a refresher in that March Madness tradition. On Thursday, as the clock ran out on … Read more
They’re about to go over-borg. This St. Patrick’s Day, Gen Z party animals with a thirst for danger will be chugging down gallons of a curious cocktail that recently put dozens of their peers in the hospital. Only this time, it will be green. “Make BORG with me — we’re doing green cause it’s … Read more
Kate Hudson is revealing some of the favorite holiday traditions she shares with her three children. The 43-year-old actress, who is the mother to son Ryder, 18, with ex-husband Chris Robinson; son Bingham, 11, with ex-fiancé Matt Bellamy; and daughter Rani Rose, 4, with fiancé Danny Fujikawa, said her family has “so many” Christmas traditions. “‘The … Read more
Kate Hudson is revealing some of the favorite holiday traditions she shares with her three children. The 43-year-old actress, who is the mother to son Ryder, 18, with ex-husband Chris Robinson; son Bingham, 11, with ex-fiancé Matt Bellamy; and daughter Rani Rose, 4, with fiancé Danny Fujikawa, said her family has “so many” Christmas traditions. “‘The … Read more
The mic-throwing has lived and should be left to die. Gun N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose pledged to end the 30-year-old tradition of tossing his microphone to the crowd after hitting an Australian woman in the face on Tuesday. In a statement released on Friday, Rose acknowledged the incident and said he never intended … Read more