Plus, why your holiday traditions matter. [Welcome To The Futurist] The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /cheer [Holiday Season Lights A Bright Spot Amid Pandemic Resurgence | U.S. News]( [HOLIDAY SEASON LIGHTS A BRIGHT SPOT AMID PANDEMIC RESURGENCE]( The holiday season is shining brightly during the pandemic as businesses pour money into extravagant light shows to spread cheer. From Maine to California, more light shows have launched during the pandemic, and theyâre more elaborate than ever, with sparkly spectacles that the comedic character Clark Griswold from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation could only dream about. [U.S. News]( /festive [20 Digital Gift Ideas (That Donât Require Shipping) â Itâs Go Time | Mashable]( [20 DIGITAL GIFT IDEAS (THAT DONâT REQUIRE SHIPPING) â ITâS GO TIME]( Christmas 2021 will be remembered as the year of supply chain chaos. Practically every store has a mandatory banner on its site warning customers their package might not arrive in time. And thatâs if they actually have the gifts you want in stock. These issues have really put a damper on this holiday season, but as they say â when life gives you shipping delays, buy digital products. Also handy for anyone who just plain procrastinated. [Mashable]( /powder [A Serious Search For The Most Realistic Fake Snow | Vice]( [A SERIOUS SEARCH FOR THE MOST REALISTIC FAKE SNOW]( Snow is a big part of celebrating Christmas, even when it isnât winter. For those living in tropical countries and in the Southern Hemisphere where itâs summer this time of year, supermarket carols and plastic pine trees may be as festive as it gets. Meanwhile, some shopping malls whip out family-friendly machines that spew white foam as kids go berserk over a soapy attempt at snow. [Vice]( /inspire [News Without The BS - 1440 | [Partner]]( [NEWS WITHOUT THE BS]( You love to read interesting stories; check out [1440]( the fastest way to an impartial point of view. Their team scours over 100 sources so you donât have to. Culture, sports, politics, business, and more in a five-minute read each morning, 100% free. [Partner] /exterior [@kjp on Instagram]( [@kjp]( /celebrate [Why Your Holiday Traditions Matter | The Science of Wellbeing]( [WHY YOUR HOLIDAY TRADITIONS MATTER]( Aside from exchanging gifts, a lot of us have a long list of things we like to do each and every December. Sometimes these are things weâve done since childhood â think hanging decorations, trimming trees, baking cookies for Santa, or sitting down to watch Itâs a Wonderful Life â the holidays are full of repeated behaviors that could be considered rituals. But if you donât have any seasonal rituals, or think they're kind of dumb, hereâs why you should reconsider. [The Science of Wellbeing]( /connect [Donât Rage Quit. Get Reliable Internet. | AT&T]( [DONâT RAGE QUIT. GET RELIABLE INTERNET.]( Itâs amazing how a faster internet connection can change family gaming from a tolerable experience to a damn good time. Treat your family to fiber-fast internet this holiday season and say bye-bye to lag time and connection interruptions. With AT&T Fiber you can enjoy a faster internet experience with breakthrough Wi-Fi 6 speeds and unlimited data. Plus, get an extra $50 â for a total of $300 in reward cards when you order online and enter HOLIDAY50 at checkout. [AT&T]( /gobble [How A Strange Bird From Mexico Became A Christmas Classic | BBC]( [HOW A STRANGE BIRD FROM MEXICO BECAME A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC]( The roast turkey didnât appear in England until the late 1400s, and only became a festive classic in the early 20th Century. With the whole wide world of other meats to choose from, how did these strange birds from Mexico eventually come to dominate? And which ancient Christmas delicacies did they supplant? [BBC]( /posted [@mondvi60 on Instagram]( [@mondvi60]( /bites - Gain unlimited access to [27,000+ PC cheats]( trainers, and savegames for over 6,000 games including Battlefield 1, Night of the Dead, and a lot more
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