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Holiday
Yes, there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
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Fact-checking if there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
There has been an increase in demand this year as well as fewer Santas available – both due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holiday
Yes, Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is the most-streamed holiday song
Music streaming app data shows Mariah Carey’s hit holiday single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” garners the most streams on the holiday charts.
Health
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health.
Holiday
Yes, Hanukkah is considered a relatively 'minor' Jewish holiday
Hanukkah’s popularity has increased in the U.S. due to its proximity to Christmas but it is considered a minor Jewish holiday.
National
Yes, airlines can cancel flight reservations months or weeks in advance of departure
Airlines tickets come with contracts in which airlines often maintain they can delay or cancel flights at their whim.
Holiday
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Holiday
Yes, Cyber Monday got its start because people shopped online at work
The National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” in 2005 after noticing a spike in people shopping online at work on the Monday after Thanksgiving.
Holiday
Shoppers can expect fewer deals this holiday shopping season because of supply chain issues
Supply chain issues are impacting a lot of holiday shopping deals, but you can still find good discounts on some items including computers.
Food
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holiday
Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets
Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holiday
No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy
Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
There has been an increase in demand this year as well as fewer Santas available – both due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holiday
Yes, Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is the most-streamed holiday song
Music streaming app data shows Mariah Carey’s hit holiday single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” garners the most streams on the holiday charts.
Health
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health.
Holiday
Yes, Hanukkah is considered a relatively 'minor' Jewish holiday
Hanukkah’s popularity has increased in the U.S. due to its proximity to Christmas but it is considered a minor Jewish holiday.
National
Yes, airlines can cancel flight reservations months or weeks in advance of departure
Airlines tickets come with contracts in which airlines often maintain they can delay or cancel flights at their whim.
Holiday
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Holiday
Yes, Cyber Monday got its start because people shopped online at work
The National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” in 2005 after noticing a spike in people shopping online at work on the Monday after Thanksgiving.
Holiday
Shoppers can expect fewer deals this holiday shopping season because of supply chain issues
Supply chain issues are impacting a lot of holiday shopping deals, but you can still find good discounts on some items including computers.
Food
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holiday
Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets
Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holiday
No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy
Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
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