Sammy Nahas, a 38-year-old electrician from Staten Island, has spent over $100,000 on Christmas decorations in the last three years. This year alone, he estimates spending around $60,000. The season isn’t all cheery and bright for Nahas. After finalizing a divorce three years ago, he said that Christmas Day actually became the most depressing day of the year for him. But once it’s over, he starts planning for next year.
In 1965 two astronauts on their way back to orbit played a joke…
In 1965 two astronauts on their way back to orbit played a joke on mission control, pretending to spot Santa in space.
When Christmas first began, the celebrations included getting intoxicated…
When Christmas first began, the celebrations included getting intoxicated, having sex, and singing naked in the streets (the origin of modern Christmas caroling).
ABC has been cutting scenes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”…
ABC has been cutting scenes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to make room for more commercials.
In 1974 sociologist Phillip Kunz sent 600 Christmas cards randomly…
In 1974 sociologist Phillip Kunz sent 600 Christmas cards randomly to people he didn’t know. He got more then 200 replies, including people sending pictures of their families, diplomas and new homes.