How did a religious observance turn into a national spending spree? Learn the history of holiday shopping on a new episode of @TwoCentsPBS  with @PBSDS .

A charity's true impact can be difficult to assess, but a new tool rates nonprofits on the amount of good achieved per dollar spent. (From @NextAvenue )

Explore Filipino heritage and some of Seattle's most delicious offerings. Learn more when #NoPassRequiredPBS  airs tonight at 9/8c.

Alanis Morissette's 1995 album won five Grammys, sold 33 million copies, and has recently been adapted into a Broadway musical. (From @NewsHour )

We love our latkes, but potato pancakes can be tricky to get right. Follow these five tips for ones that are crispy, light and fluffy just in time for Hanukkah. (From @PBSFood )

The U.S. ranks as one of the most dangerous developed nations to become pregnant and give birth, especially for women of color — and data shows the life-threatening risk doesn’t end once mom and baby have left the hospital. (From @NewsHour )

Retrace the 800-year period in medieval Spain when Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity that frequently transcended their religious differences. #OrnamentOfTheWorldPBS  premieres this Tues at 8/7c.

Did you miss the sneak peek of #NoPassRequiredBS ? Stream or watch it now on the PBS Video app.

The incredible true story of an Alaska Native dogsledding legend. #AttlaPBS  from @IndependentLens  premieres Mon, Dec 16 (check local listings).