The history of candy canes and how the holiday treat turned into a billion-dollar industry
Candy canes are a staple of Christmas. Today, they come in a wide array of flavors, but they once were much simpler in their flavor and far less mass produced.
First tinsel for decorating Christmas trees was created with real silver, making it an adornment for the rich
Today's tinsel can be bought for a low cost, but it wasn't always so inexpensive. Tinsel was originally created from strips of silver and served as a sign of wealth.
How you can give the gift of stocks this Christmas to get loved ones started on their investment journey
The gift of a stock may not at first glance be as flashy and exciting as the newest piece of tech, but it has the potential to grow in value over the years it is held.
Get paid to play Santa Claus this holiday season, plus the money you can make from being Kris Kringle
Portraying Santa Claus is a seasonal task that could come with impressive income with proper practice and experience. There are even companies aimed at skill building and job seeking.
Sears sold the first artificial Christmas trees for $0.50 and $1.00 in the late 1800s
Many years ago, an artificial tree could be bought for as low as $0.50. Today, the price of an artificial tree ranges from a few hundred dollars to over $1,000.
Shop products made in the USA this Christmas and support American-owned businesses
Do you want to buy products made in America this Christmas? This guide is full of tips and tricks for how you can shop for items made by U.S. businesses big and small.
25-30M Christmas trees are cut down annually, displayed in homes, businesses across the US
Millions of trees are sold each year at the thousands of farms across the United States. The debate between getting a real tree or an artificial one is a discussion had year after year.
Stop overspending over the holidays and start the New Year off financially strong
Don't let holiday expenses turn you into a scrooge. Stay jolly by following these money-saving tips while shopping for your loved ones.
Save money this holiday season with wrapping tips you can master at home
The holidays can be a huge expense for families. To counteract the holiday expenses, think of key areas where you can save, such as gift wrapping.