5. “Bah, Humbug” spelled backward is Gub, Muhhab, which is Hebrew for “close your mouth during the holidays.” No, it actually isn’t – but doesn’t it sound like it should be?

Plus: Need to calm down? Try Restorative Yoga during the holidays.

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