The old saying goes that every dog has its day, but it just so happens Spike has had the most. Spike is a 23-year-old chihuahua mix hailing from Camden, Ohio, and has inked his name into the...
The Galleria Mall Is Still Kicking
Malls in North Texas have continued to thrive and attract consumers, even in the aftermath of a global pandemic, with continuing inflationary woes and an increase in online shopping. The Galleria...
How to Avoid Contractor Scams
As residents recuperate from another round of winter storms, local officials are urging caution about accepting help from contractors going door-to-door. Contractor scams come in many forms, but the...
Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
Christmas was originally intended to celebrate Jesus Christ's birth — however, it is a bit of a historical mystery why December 25 was chosen as the official date. Some speculate early Christians...
Christmas Season of Advent Explained
While many Christians worldwide celebrate Christmas as marking the birth of Jesus Christ, many also celebrate the season of Advent. But hearing the word "advent" is far less common than hearing...
Behind the Real Saint Nicholas
During the Christmas season, many holiday songs sing of "jolly old Saint Nicholas," and it can often sound as if Saint Nicholas is merely another name for the fictional Santa Claus. However, Saint...
Dad Burns Christmas Presents as Punishment
Many parents tell their children to behave, or else they will only get a lump of coal in their stocking for Christmas, but one father has gone a step further to create a "surefire" way to encourage...
History of Christmas Carols
Often depicted wearing Victorian-era clothes and belting "God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen," Christmas carolers are a frequent trope in Hallmark Christmas specials. But if you've ever wondered about the...
The Christmas Capital of Texas
With Christmas right around the corner, Texans should be aware of the Christmas capital found in the Lone Star state. Over a decade ago, Grapevine was declared the Christmas Capital of Texas by the...
Ukrainian Christmas… Spiders?
In Ukraine, families decorate Christmas trees with spiders and spiderwebs. To American eyes, the Ukrainian Christmas decor resembles Halloween rather than the season of giving. At the very least,...
When Americans Outlawed Christmas
Although many consider Christmas and American culture to go hand in hand, early American colonists considered Christmas a controversial celebration. In fact, the city of Boston outlawed all...
TX Woman Turns Home into Gingerbread House
A Texas woman has transformed her home into a life-size gingerbread house for the holiday season, keeping up with an annual tradition she started three Christmases ago. Kyle resident Kristine Lilly...
What Does Christmas Mean to You? | Part 2
In a new yearly Christmas tradition, The Dallas Express asked local residents and our readers what the holiday means to them.
Man Wins Lottery Six Times Using ‘Intuition’
People who dream of a financial windfall must ask themselves at some point in their lives, "Is there any secret to winning the lottery?" Regardless of any supposed trick or strategy, statistics tell...
What’s on the Menu This Christmas Dinner?
Christmas is fast approaching, and besides all the presents under the tree, Christmas dinner tables will be filled with all the usual fixings. But what are the most popular Christmas foods? While...
Best-Rated Christmas Cookie Recipes
As the highlight of the holiday season hurries ever nearer, cookie recipes may be at the top of every party host's baking priority list. Which kind will tickle everyone's fancy, though? Food &...
Hints for Holiday Hosting
For those fortunate enough to host a houseful of friends and family during the holiday season, how does one keep them entertained and in festive spirits? Food and drinks are obviously a must-have...
By Pete Griffin | Dec 24, 2022
Holiday Shoppers Continue to Rack up Debt
Shopping for Christmas gifts can cost consumers a small fortune, and just like last year, many shoppers are turning to their credit cards and taking out loans to complete their holiday purchases....
Starbucks Gift Cards Popular During Holidays
A Starbucks gift card is one of the most iconic last-minute Christmas gifts. This year will likely be no exception, as the company anticipates more than 1 in 6 Americans will receive a gift card...
No Snow in Dallas? Make Your Own!
Most Christmases, Dallasites have to settle for dreaming of snow and a white Christmas. Dallas has not had a white Christmas since 2012. Last year, Dallas temperatures hovered around 82°F, the...
Some Churches Closing for Christmas Sunday
Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, prompting some churches to close for the holiday in expectation of low attendance. More churches nationwide will be closed this year than the last time...
