Search results for christmas traditions

Planetary Sciences Feb 25, 2024

Have a look at the whos, whats and whens of leap year through time

Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why?

Environment Jan 25, 2024

Warming world dampening winter sports in Canada

Christmas was without snow, then temperatures seesawed throughout January in much of Canada, as the increasing effects of climate change drastically dampen the country's winter sports season.

Ecology Jan 13, 2024

Discarded Christmas trees, a gift to Stockholm's fish

On a freezing January morning, dozens of discarded Christmas trees collected after the holidays are tossed into Stockholm's glacial waters, recycled to provide a welcoming habitat for marine life.

Social Sciences Jan 5, 2024

Extreme rituals: What's the social role of violence in these cultural events?

Published in the journal Religion, Brain & Behavior, a study led by the D'Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR) evaluated and mapped the perceptions of over a thousand spectators participating in the Festival of ...

Economics & Business Dec 23, 2023

Christmas consumption: What would the great economic philosophers think?

Even during a cost of living crisis, with interest rates and inflation high, the average spending per person for Christmas 2023 in the U.K. is expected to reach as much as £974. Retailers, advertisers and a sense of tradition ...

Other Dec 21, 2023

What are the origins of Santa Claus?

We're all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But where did this come from?

Environment Dec 20, 2023

Vape deals are everywhere this Christmas—here's how to deal with the horrific waste problem

Vape deals are all over the place in the run-up to Christmas. Vape kits, e-liquids and accessories are being widely promoted as stocking fillers, frequently with upwards of 50% off.

Environment Dec 20, 2023

Glitter is ready-made microplastic pollution—time to ditch it this Christmas

A few months ago, shoppers in Germany were reported to have been stockpiling decorative glitter. That's because it is now officially banned in the EU.

Ecology Dec 19, 2023

As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers' ability to adapt

Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one dies long before it can reach a buyer.

Cell & Microbiology Dec 15, 2023

Petri dish poultry and test tube turkey: Researcher explores Christmas dinners of the future with lab-grown meat

Christmas Dinners are one of the UK's most cherished traditions, and Christmas menus have evolved greatly over the years. Today, turkey is the typical meat of choice; going back 500 years, it was beef, venison, and wild boar ...

page 1 from 34