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Getty Everyone's favorite excuse to dress up like a ghost or witch for the night (while eating loads of candy and caramel apples) has come a long way. Over the centuries the holiday has evolved from a way of begging for food to one of the most commercialized days of the entire year. Here's everything you didn't know about Halloween: 1. The holiday can be traced back more than 2,000 years. Halloween all started as a pre-Christian Celtic festival called Samhain (which means "summer's end") held around the first of November. It celebrated the final day of the harvest, and was also believed to be the day spirits of the dead would cross over into the other world.  2. Trick-or-treating has existed since medieval times. In Scotland and Ireland it was known as "guising" when poor adults and children dressed up in costumes and asked for food and money in exchange for songs and prayer, while in Britain and Ireland...

Every holiday season, Reese's fans grow excited to get into the Christmas spirit with the brand's release of its seasonal Reese's Trees. But not this year. Recently, the Internet got all upset when customers giddily broke open the packaging, only to find some bizarre-looking peanut butter cups. They weren't exactly trees — they were more like blobs. In an effort to help, the Delish.com team decided to make our own Reese's trees, which also happen to be a totally adorable treat for the holidays. Ethan Calabrese And in true Delish fashion, Reese's Trees couldn't be simpler to create. All you need are both sizes of Reese's peanut butter cups (regular and mini), melted chocolate to act as your glue, a Hershey's kiss as a tree topper, and candy melts and sanding sugars to mimic strings of lights. They take, oh, 10 minutes to assemble and will surely be the hit of any holiday party. From: Delish

Getty When it comes to buying for guys (or anyone, really), detail and quality are of the utmost importance — easier said than done. Getting it right can be tricky, but the surest way to figure out what to get your guy is to figure out what to avoid getting him. Taking advice from the men closest to us, we've recorded the top 13 gifts you should definitely NOT buy for any man you care about this holiday season. 1. Shower gel pack/toiletries Smell is personal to men. The same way they don't want their mom buying their underwear, they don't want their girlfriend buying their shower gel. 2. Socks/Underpants He can buy his own underpants and socks, but he also doesn't like to think of you going into a store and telling the sales person what size pack he needs. 3. That shirt that you think he'll look good in Your husband can't choose clothes for you anymore than you can for him, because when it comes to buying your significant other clothing, it...

Getty Let us tell you something you already know: It's probably been unseasonably warm where you are lately. Most of the country isn't feeling the December chill like they normally would, and especially for those of us in the northern part of the U.S., the heat has put a damper on Christmas-y vibes. But! Your dreams of white Christmas might not be totally dashed. Even though meteorologists are suggesting there might be "record or near-record warmth" across the country, historical data has to mean something, right? Though it might require an extra Christmas miracle this year, Trulia has rounded up the top 10 cities that have been most likely to see snow on Christmas for the last 30 years. Start thinking snowy thoughts now! Trulia By Lauren Piro

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Building a gingerbread house might be at the top of our holiday bucket list, but assembling cookie walls with icing can often turn into a sticky situation. Just remember: No matter how bad you fail at making a gingerbread house, this festive activity is ultimately about bringing you and your loved ones together for some family fun! 1 Weighed Down Santa was too fat! #gingerbreadhousefail @sullym29 @dorothymeetsgoats @brib88 A post shared by Sabrina \ styl-o-phīl′🖌 (@stylophyle) on Dec 20, 2014 at 9:40pm PST This house just couldn't handle the weight of the sweet treats piled on its rooftop. Though we do like the theory that it was Santa who took the whole house down. Maybe he should cut back on cookies this year? 2 A Nice Save After several failed attempts to keep our #gingerbread house together, we made gingerbread Rob Ford #gingerbreadfail #hilarious #socreative A post shared by Amanda Huizenga (@amandamarie__89) on Dec 8, 2013 at 7:51am PST When the walls of t...

Johnny Miller Hosting an Easter breakfast is much easier if you prep crustless quiches the night before. I love a topping bar — guests can go wild adding edible "confetti." Fun! Crustless Quiches Serves 4 Ingredients Butter 2 tablespoons minced onion or shallot Salt and pepper 8 large eggs 4 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (your choice), plus more for garnish 1 package Boursin cheese Directions Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. When it foams, add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened. Add to a bowl with eggs, cream, herbs, and most of the Boursin. Whisk and pour into buttered six-ounce ramekins, filling each one three-quarters full. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Before the party, set out a toppings bar with a variety of ingredients, like sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and sliced cherry tomatoes. Let guest top their own ramekins, then back at 350° F until the quiches spring when touched, 15 t...

Instagram When it comes to holiday decorating, what better place to seek out inspiration than HGTV stars' homes? Take a virtual tour through the homes of some of our favorite hosts to see how they celebrate Christmas. Just be warned: These photos are full of decorating ideas so good, you may want to head back out to buy more decorations this year.  Christina and Tarek El Moussa Decorating her own "frozen" Christmas tree. #taylorReese 💗💙 A post shared by Christina El Moussa (@christinaelmoussa) on Dec 3, 2015 at 8:34pm PST The  Flip or Flop hosts hosts gifted their daughter Taylor a Christmas tree of her own — which she decorated in a Frozen theme, of course.  My new nightly routine... Hide the Elf. Tay loves this game... #ElfOnTheShelf A post shared by Christina El Moussa (@christinaelmoussa) on Dec 8, 2015 at 9:39pm PST Taylor also loves waking up each morning to see what shenanigans her Elf has gotten into. Chr...

Trust us, your friends will be asking "how did she do it?" until January 1. Courtesy of Two Twenty One Use Tomato Cages to Make Trees Since these metal frames are intended to be outside, they're ideal for creating outdoor decorations. Just snip three cages into different sizes for variation, wrap you garland around each, and add a bow on top. Suddenly your yard will be full of festive evergreens. Get the tutorial at Two Twenty One » Landeelu Jazz Up Lights With Spray Paint While green cords are helpful when you want them to blend into your tree or roof, it also makes them too much of an eyesore to use elsewhere in your home — until you give them a gold spray painted makeover, making them a stunning addition to your mantle. Get the tutorial at Landeelu » Courtesy of Crafts a la Mode Make Angel Wings Out of Coffee Filters The trick to making these wings look full and fabulous is stacking five filters on top of each other so you can fluff each individual layers sep...

DILLON BURKE You know the Cronut, the flagel, and every other anything-but-basic bakery item the masses have obsessed over this year. But have you experienced the  Pie-Log-En ?  Not to be mistaken with its big brother the Piecaken, this new recipe is the latest twist on classic Christmas fare from dessert master Zac Young, combining all your favorite holiday flavors into one delectable dish. Sure, your guests might be scratching their heads over the three layer pie/cake in front of them, but all question marks will vanish with one bite of the toffee pecan pie, eggnog cheesecake and chocolate caramel yule log layer dessert.  Did we mention it's covered in chocolate buttercream frosting? We know, wow. We're sure you're unduly convinced now.  The Piecaken Shop allows you to  preorder  this delectable and downright dangerous dessert just in time for your festive fête. DILLON BURKE And don't fret: If this...