Mention roasting chestnuts, a savory smoked ham or the cool peppermint finish off a hand-pulled candy cane, and you’re bound to evoke Christmas memories any time of the year. But how did these iconic foods – so vital to holiday menus, and so ingrained with the culture of the holiday – become associated with Christmas…

Whether you’re staying home or traveling for Christmas, there’s no doubt that the holiday season is one of the best times of year. Christmastime is full of festive traditions, like decorating gingerbread houses and opening advent calendars. Whether or not you celebrate the religious aspect of the holiday, there are certain things you should always…