March 17, 2026 • The letter X can be a lot of things: rebellious, mysterious, religious. For this Word of the Week, we examine its origins and many uses. March 13, 2026 • Despite rising tensions ...

‘Tis the season to indulge in mulled wine — or if you’re feeling especially festive, wassail. Like other words such as “yule” and “mistletoe,” wassail — from the Middle English salutation wæs hæil, ...