15 things you probably didn't know about 'A Christmas Story'

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Peter Billingsley sits on Santa's lap in a scene from the film 'A Christmas Story', 1983.
Peter Billingsley sits on Santa's lap in a scene from the film 'A Christmas Story', 1983.

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My son is too old for Elf on the Shelf pranks, but I do it every year anyway. I think I have more fun with it than he does.

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The author and her son making Christmas cookies
The author has been doing Elf on the Shelf pranks for her son for years.

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20 things you probably didn't know about 'Home Alone'

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Catherine O'Hara and Macaulay Culkin in "Home Alone."

20th Century Fox

I've been a professional baker for over 10 years. Everyone who tries these cookies asks me for the recipe.

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Plate of peppermint chocolate chunk cookies with mini candy canes alongside them
People tend to love my peppermint chocolate crunch cookies.

Molly Allen

A real estate investor and agent explains why 2 days before Christmas is her 'favorite day of the year' to submit home offers — and other 'pockets' when you can score a good deal

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Dana Bull is a real-estate agent, investor, and consultant.

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America's largest home is a Gilded Age mansion that goes all out for Christmas. Take a look at Biltmore Estate's holiday decorations.

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Outside the Biltmore Estate.
Biltmore Estate's Christmas decorations 2025.

The Biltmore Company

My family's holiday budget is smaller than I'd like. Here's how I'm making sure the season is still magical for us.

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The author with her son and husband.
The author is making sure the holiday season still feels magical for her family this year.

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I stopped expecting the holidays to be perfect. Four kids and a pilot's schedule taught me that Christmas morning can happen at midnight.

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Kids in the car on Christmas
The author's husband was a pilot, and his schedule made the holidays non-traditional.

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My extended family decided not to buy Christmas presents this year. Instead, we're all helping each other out with home projects.

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Rachel Reva and her sister building furniture
The author (left) is helping her sister out for Christmas.

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5 of the most unusual Christmas traditions that non-Americans won't understand

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SantaCon.

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