The Holidays - The Atlantic Wire

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Christmas Eve Is the Busiest Time of the Year to Get Busy

This week, several media outlets rediscovered an old New York Times chart that tells you how popular your birthday is, ranking each day of the year from 1 to 366. While it's fun to learn the most common birthdays in the U.S., it's much more fun to think about the most popular conception dates!

By Dashiell Bennett

Dec 26, 2011

Did You Spend The Holidays With Your Real Family or Your "Single" Family?

Increasing numbers of single adults are choosing to spend the holidays with their friends, rather than travel home to hang out with their biological family.

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By Dino Grandoni

Dec 23, 2011

Stat of the Day

Americans Shoplifted $1.8 Billion Worth of Stuff This Christmas

Hope you have a Merry Christmas, America, because you've been extremely naughty at the mall this year.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Dec 23, 2011

Retailers Are Desperate for Last Minute Shoppers

With only two shopping days left, retailers have entered desperation mode, doing anything to get rid of merchandise before December 25.

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By Dino Grandoni

Nov 18, 2011

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Kids' No. 1 Holiday Wish: An iPad

You no longer have to wonder what gadget to get the tikes on your holiday gift list this year: the far-and-away most popular electronics product the kids are clamoring for in 2011 is the iPad.

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