This festive season, Johns Hopkins University researchers dug deep into their reserves of scientific expertise to explain how these inexplicable plot lines in
holiday classics like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and A Christmas Carol just might be (almost)(possibly) possible:
Not exact matches
Nostalgia for the 1980s and the 1990s has peaked in recent years, as evidenced elsewhere in the fashion world with a denim comeback not to mention listicle upon listicle on BuzzFeed, reboots of countless nineties sitcoms from Boy Meets World to Full House (or original takes on dated themes
like Netflix's Stranger Things), or even the release of the Nintendo NES
Classic Edition that immediately became The Gift of the 2016
holiday season.
There's something about a
classic holiday movie that just helps you feel
like it's beginning to look a lot
like Christmas.
What's one
classic favorite recipe that you
like to jazz up with
holiday flavors for the
holiday season?
I usually just buy unsweetened almond milk but the
classic cinnamon horchata seems
like it could be a unique
holiday option!
When it comes to
holiday entertaining, I
like to take
classic dishes and mix things up a little.
Judging by the glut of eggnog - in - food recipes on the interwebs right now that are all intro'd with some variation of «I don't
like to drink eggnog straight - up, but I love it in desserts,» I'm not alone in my general indifference to the
classic holiday drink.
Flavors range from
classic tart, vanilla and chocolate to
holiday flavors
like pumpkin spice and eggnog or fruity flavors such as watermelon, orange and mango.
They say this makes a nice
holiday loaf to bake up, giving your home that
classic holiday smell, but it can be enjoyed year round if you'd
like.
Rolled cakes shaped
like yule logs are a
holiday classic in Europe.
Hilton Anaheim Offers «
Holidays at Hilton» Special Package (www.HiltonAnaheimHotel.com)-- Rooms starting at $ 139 / night Tis the season to visit Hilton Anaheim, where leisure travelers can not only enjoy Hilton Anaheim's lovely hospitality, but also celebrate the season with limited - time hotel activities
like Disney pin trading,
holiday fireworks viewing, ornament decorating, breakfast with Santa and poolside
holiday movie
classics with
classic seasonal treats and warm beverages.
Find recipes for mingle - friendly punches, warm - you - up beverages
like Bobby Flay's mulled cider,
classic holiday drinks
like Alton Brown's eggnog, and new cocktails guests are sure to love
like Trisha Yearwood's Gingerbread Martini.
From Winter's array of fresh citrus inspiring concoctions
like the «Tropical Tangerine Batida» to the
classic tastes and traditions of the
holiday season inspiring the pumpkin and star anise infused rum «Smashing Pumpkin» (which rose to fame from a feature on The Food Network's «Best Thing I Ever Ate»,) one is never without options to arouse the palate at Grant Grill San Diego Lounge.
For those seeking merriment beyond the hotel doors, guests are fortunate to find an endless supply of joyful happenings throughout the city, from the light spectacles at Boathouse Row and Macy's Center City, to
classic performances of
holiday favorites
like The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol at Philadelphia's world - renown performing arts centers and monumental New Year's Eve fireworks shows.
If you really
like holiday movies, start a Christmas theme collection with
classics like A Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life, Scrooge, or The Santa Clause.
Don't forget about Nuggles other
classic holiday prints
like Nordic Stag.
Like in the
classic holiday song, Webb's «silver» sunshield and «gold» mirrors shimmer brightly in this image mashup.
I
like simple and
classic Christmas decorations
like this
holiday wreath with just a red satin bow — I am not soooo much about glitter and kitsch when it comes to
holiday decorations...
Nothing says
holiday style in NYC quite
like a
classic plaid scarf with a pop of red.
I've recently been attracted to everything by the brand CeCe by Cynthia Steffe because everything is so
classic and there are several items I could see working perfectly for the
holidays (
like this top and this dress).
Tori Avey's crispy panko potato latkes look
like a traditional latke, but adding the panko crust puts a modern (and crispy) spin on the
classic holiday treat.
By mixing in lighter shades of red,
like coral or pink, and combining patterns on the curtains, throws, furniture and pillows, you can instantly use these
classic holiday hues without feeling
like you're stuck in a year - round carol.
Onto outfit # 2, a bell - sleeve lace dress
like this one is a
classic holiday outfit for family gatherings.
Mix and match flavors for surprising twists on this
classic holiday treat,
like matcha green tea bark and s'mores bark.
Nothing screams an American
holiday like the
classic red, white and blue plaid tablecloth I picked up!
When it comes to
holiday style you can go the festive route, which of course includes red and green, or you can be a rebel
like me and go for the always perfect and
classic black.
Last year I feel
like I splurged on a lot of
holiday - themed outfits but didn't get enough use out of them so this year I'm trying to add little touches to otherwise simple and
classic looks.
Whether you
like lace or a little black dress, all of these dresses have a beautiful cut and are
classic styles... perfect for a work party,
holiday dinner with friends or night out for New Year's Eve.
From
classics like your standard superhero fare or iconic couples through the ages to more inventive looks complete with tons of makeup and elaborate accents, celebs are just
like us when it comes to celebrating Halloween and really get into the spirit of the
holiday.
Our
holiday bath collection includes festive bath linens and accessories in
classic holiday colors,
like red and green.
It's a great statement piece for the
holiday season, and Sears has tons of other outerwear options,
like a great wool trench or
classic gray overcoat.
Don't get me wrong, I love a festive look just
like the next girl but sometimes it's good to keep it
classic and simple for a chic
holiday party.
It's too bad that The Santa Clause was revisited in a Special Edition that was a flimsy way to promote the sequel rather than one which actually paid due to this well -
liked holiday classic.
Although it can be traced all the way back to the early»60s, it was films
like Mario Bava's gruesome Bay of Blood (1971), Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), and Bob Clark's
holiday classic Black Christmas (1974) that mapped the very future of the slasher.
Or maybe it»S because the movie tries so shamelessly to ingratiate itself to the public as a
classic Christmas movie
like «Christmas Vacation,» «Elf,» or «Surviving Christmas» (Louisa and I continue our quest to single - handedly make «Surviving Christmas» a beloved
holiday movie).
Our Fairytale Castles and Bavarian Alps escorted castle
holiday takes you through the heart of
classic Germany, exploring the Gothic spires that have inspired the
likes of the Brothers Grimm.
Among the Myanmar beaches travel destinations, Chaung Tha is the best beaches in Myanmar for the middle - class family with
classic beach and water activities
like horse riding, banana boats, jet skies etc to have fun on beach
holidays.
Of all the
holiday options that are bandied about in the travel media, no mode represents freedom quite
like the wide open nature of the
classic road trip.
For older children, consider packages from operators
like Cachet Travel,
Classic Collection, Prestige
Holidays, Thomas Cook and TUI.
They have a ton of fun remixes of
classic ice tunes, and they won't cause earblood
like that department store
holiday music you've undoubtedly been subjected to since the day after Halloween!
Nintendo has just announced that they're releasing three new variations of the 3DS XL before the 2014
holiday season - including one that looks
like a
classic NES controller.
«With Wii U and Nintendo 2DS hardware bundles,
classic names
like Super Smash Bros., Bayonetta and Pokémon, new IP
like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and amiibo, everyone will find something to love about Nintendo this
holiday season.
Some stick to all - time
classics like «It's a Wonderful Life,» while others embrace more recent entries to the
holiday canon such as «Elf» or an action - packed option
like «Die Hard.»
Just
like that «
holiday season» in December, Halloween always features a few
classic jingles that turn up on the radio.
I
like to have
classic items on hand that can be used year after year to keep costs down, I find metallic items to be perfect for all the fall and winter
holidays.
While I'd
like to say that we are huddled up by the fire every day reading
holiday classics or listening to Christmas music, here (and above) is the unstyled and realistic look at our daily life.
I know crazy right for a neutral gal
like me?!? Honestly I really love how the red pairs with the dark grey sofas in here and there's just something
classic about red for the
holidays.
I felt
like going with a more
classic and streamlined spring look - but a few Easter eggs and a bunny here and there are a little nod to the
holiday.
I would
like to create a
classic buy festive atmosphere that is simplistic in color and design (mostly white) but still has
holiday touches.
If I were decorating a Christmas tree based on decor that included
classic holiday colors
like red, white and green, it would look
like this.