Holiday Stories

Biggest Christmas Day Disasters
According to a survey, our most common Christmas disaster is burning the turkey slated for the meal. But our issues aren't limited to the kitchen. Some of the worst Christmas disasters include: Burning the turkey, ham, roast, or whatever the main course is. Forgetting to supply vegetarian/vegan alternatives for guests ...
Dec 19, 2023

Candy Canes at Disney Cost HOW MUCH?
Everyone loves candy canes this time of the year, but how much are you willing to pay for one? How about 20 bucks? Disneyland is trending for their overpriced candy canes. These limited-batch, 18-inch candy canes - about 6 inches longer than the standard variety - can run you just under $22 bucks for just one. And a po...
Dec 18, 2023
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TikTok Saves The Day, Again! With "Burr Baskets" for the Holidays!
Having a hard time finding gifts for family and friends? We've got you covered! It's simple, easy, and heartfelt. In the latest TikTok trend, people are making holiday "Burr Baskets" for their loved ones. They are basically gift baskets - but with a more personal touch, and an emphasis on cozy items like slip...
Dec 18, 2023

The Top People on Our Last-Minute Shopping List
We're about 10 days from Christmas, so how's your holiday shopping coming along? In a new survey, 89% of Americans say they've bought gifts for people at the VERY last minute. And not surprisingly, those are usually NOT for your significant other . . . or you wouldn't admit to it. 32% of people have bought last-minute...
Dec 14, 2023

Are These "Christmas Traditions" . . . Overrated?
Let's be honest, not EVERYTHING about the holidays is awesome . . . unless you're, like, seven years old. Some things just feel like more trouble than they're worth. A website recently suggested various "Christmas traditions" . . . and then asked people whether they're really still GUNG-HO about it . . . if ...
Dec 14, 2023
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RSVPing "No" to Holiday Parties Is Good for Your Health
Got invited to your neighbor's cousin's friend's Christmas party again? Here's why it's okay to RSVP "NO" to that. A new study found that politely declining invitations to holiday parties can be good for your mental health. 77% of Americans have accepted an invitation to an event they didn't really want to g...
Dec 12, 2023
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Santa Has Found a Way to Use A.I. for Good: Sending Letters to Children
Artificial intelligence is about as popular as TINSEL these days, but Santa has found a way to harness the power of A.I. for GOOD. Santa is using "robot elves" to produce and send messages to children . . . possibly for FREE . . . with the help of a company called Handwritten, an "automated handwriting s...
Dec 11, 2023

West Virginia Is the Most Festive State, New York Is the Grinchiest
Are you a Christmas super-fan? Then the place to be right now is . . . WEST VIRGINIA. An annual study found it's the most festive state in the U.S. They ranked the Christmas spirit of all 50 states by looking at Google searches for things like "Christmas decorations," "Christmas songs," and "...
Dec 11, 2023

2023 Hidden Ornament Contest Awards Nintendo Switch, Spreads Holiday Cheer in Lafayette
The Hidden Ornament contest is a K-105 (WKOA-FM) holiday tradition that returned for another exciting scavenger hunt this year. The premise of Hidden ...
Dec 07, 2023

The #1 Most Popular Christmas Cookie is...........
It's National Cookie Day: 'Tis the season ... for cookies! We eat a lot of cookies this time of year. In fact, a survey found people will eat an average of 26 cookies during the holiday season - whether store-bought or homemade. A new list was released with the MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS COOKIES, here are the TOP 3: Sugar...
Dec 04, 2023