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‘Jack Frost’ Is Two of the Worst Christmas Movies Ever Made

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A 19th century illustration of a man with a long white beard and hat running through the street waving a torch. Men banging cymbals run behind him.

Bad Santas From Northern California History

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Two young men stand close together behind a microphone. They are wearing white pants and white cropped tops that say WHAM! on them.

Are You Playing ‘Whamageddon’? It’s the Christmas Game You’ve Probably Already Lost

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A man with his arms outstretched wraps twine around a leaf-wrapped hallaca.

Sorry, Tamales: Venezuelans Say Hallacas Are the Ultimate Christmas Dish

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A woman in a red chef's coat poses her arm around the should of an older woman in a white sweatshirt that reads, "SprinkleMe.com." They are standing next to the front display case of a baking supply shop.

For the Finest Sprinkles and Cookie Decorating Supplies, Drive to Daly City

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Inquiring Minds Want to Know: ‘How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?’

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Overhead view of slices of custard pie on white plates, with gifts wrapped in green wrapping paper in the background.

The Bay Area’s Famous ‘Pinay Pie Lady’ Gears Up for One Last Christmas Bake Sale

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Six Christmas-themed album covers arranged in a grid.

Fill Your Holiday With New Albums by Cher, Andrea Bocelli, Brandy and More

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Reach for a Nonfiction Read When Choosing Holiday Gifts, Pop Art to Ballet

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