Holidays

When it comes to Christmas delicacies, few foods are consumed as readily as turkey. The large bird has risen above rivals like roast beef and honey ham as the quintessential holiday meal. But how did turkey become the preferred bird for the yuletide table? Turns out, the story goes back a-ways.

Last year the 56,000 light Christmas display which adorned Jan Stewart's Fountain Valley, California home went viral, with a YouTube video of the lights in action garnering close to 500,000 views.

Christmas is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have some fun with your holiday decorations. Maybe you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to set up your tree, or perhaps you’ve noticed some bare spots on the limbs just crying out for a few more ornaments. Or maybe you need a last minute activity to keep the kids busy while they wait for the impending arrival o

"People ask me all the time whether my name bothers me, but I love it."

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

It's a major award! Looks like the Library of Congress is in a very Christmas-y mood, as Bob Clark's classic 'A Christmas Story' is one of 25 new films selected for preservation into the National Film Registry. Oh fudge, indeed! Jump after the break to find out the other 24 titles!

As a way to address this past Friday's unfortunate tragedy in Newtown, CT, 'Saturday Night Live' opened their most recent episode -- hosted by alum Martin Short -- with a heartfelt performance of the Christmas classic, 'Silent Night.'

Here's a little video to get you into the spirit of Christmas. Nate, Caitlin and Stuart set up shop on the campus of Brigham Young University to trick as many people as possible into kissing them by using a sprig of renegade mistletoe that drops down at a moment's notice.

64 percent of homeowners say they are going to put up Christmas decorations this holiday season. Of course "decorations" can be anything from a simple candle in the window to a blinding and all-encompassing collection of flashing lights.

Tis the season for giving, and this little boy really did it right.

Whether you have kids of your own or not, chances are at some point during this holiday season you will find yourself in the toy isle shopping for a child's Christmas gift.

When you hear a story about a landlord, it's usually an angry tale concerning neglect or some kind of funny business with a security deposit. Instead, this holiday season we present a tale that will make any heart grow three sizes.

You can love the president or hate him, but you've got to admit this is one cute First Dog. Here's Bo Obama being a very good dog and not knocking over any of the one zillion Christmas trees in the White House as he "inspects" the decorations before it opens to the public and 90,000 people stroll through...

Unless you happened to have hit the Powerball last night likely the biggest concern on your holiday horizon is how on earth you will find the time and money to purchase adequate Christmas gifts for everyone on your list this year. Some revel in the holiday pressure, getting all their gifts wrapped and under the tree long before the Christmas craze really sets in, while others like myself prefer to

The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is heading to the Downtown Ballroom January 19th, 2012!  You’re not in a Krewe?  You don’t have to be!  You are in a Krewe?  You can come to our Ball too!  ANYONE can join us for our Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball!

Find yourself wishing the holidays were over already? Well, thanks to a bug in the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, the month of December has been canceled altogether. Is Google the new Grinch?

It seems like the Christmas season starts earlier every year.

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

It’s funny to think that while we are mid swing in our Mardi Gras celebration, most of the country is plugging away at another regular old work week. Growing up in South Louisiana it is sometimes hard to imagine life with out Mardi Gras, but for most of the country this is the sad reality. Surf ...

Looking for something to do tonight? There are a ton of things happening in Lafayette this evening for Lundi Gras: