Holidays

From gift guides to local events, we're here to help you celebrate in style.

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Retail 1 hour ago

Small business owners ‘optimistic' about holiday shopping despite fewer days

The holiday shopping season is five days shorter than last year, and owners of small shops say people have been quick to snap up holiday décor early.

Holidays 2 hours ago

4-year-old girl steals mic at Christmas performance and delivers epic announcement
Shopping 12 hours ago

Last-minute holiday gifts for kids: From fun to functional

Holidays 4 hours ago

Here's how matching family pajamas became a thing for the holidays

If you’re looking to start a new tradition, this one is as cozy and wholesome as it gets.
Holidays Dec 14

Thousands of Santas and a few Grinches hit the streets for annual SantaCon bar crawls

Santa Clauses are coming to town. Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for annual SantaCon charity pub craw...
Holidays Dec 14

Looking to maximize your PTO in 2025? Here's which days you should take off

Here’s how to turn 16 days of paid time off into 55 vacation days in 2025.
Christmas Dec 14

68-year-old's living room side hustle makes up to $14,700 a week—it started with a Santa suit he bought for $550

Eddy Rich started his Santa Claus side hustle nearly three decades ago. Now, he and his son make money by selling personalized videos from Santa on Cameo.

Holidays Dec 12

12 last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas that are easy-peasy

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
Christmas Dec 12

Follow these easy tips to keep your real Christmas tree in tip-top shape

Here are a few tips to keep in mind so your Christmas tree is as fresh as can be these next few weeks.
Food & drink Dec 7

The scientific reason your food cravings peak during the holidays

When faced with last minute gift shopping stress, changing weather, and hectic family visits, it’s common to turn to your two best friends for comfort during the holidays — Ben & Jerry’s.
Holidays Dec 7

The ultimate list: 90+ gifts that create memories, not mess

Looking for the perfect gift that won’t add to the clutter? From adventure-packed activities to personalized moments, these gifts prioritize creating memories over accumulating material things.
Christmas Dec 6

Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here's your holiday gift-exchange survival guide

Secret Santa gift exchanges among friends, family or co-workers can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Or they can be just another seasonal stressor.
Christmas Dec 6

Why we do we hang Christmas stockings? The history behind the tradition

Read up on the history of the humble Christmas stocking and get some ideas for thoughtful stocking stuffers.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Dec 5

Family gives health update on widower who suffered stroke after donating his tree to Rockefeller Center

Earl Albert’s daughter-in-law shared on TODAY that he was able to have a “little watch party” of the tree lighting ceremony from his room.
Holidays Dec 5

Watch: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lights up for holiday season

Holiday spirit is on full display in New York City, as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was lit up in a festive ceremony Wednesday night.
Christmas Dec 4

WATCH: Child psychologist breaks down how to talk to your kids about Santa

Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, host of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic Podcast shares advice on broaching the subject this holiday season.
Christmas Dec 4

Should you tell your kids the truth about Santa? Here's what one expert says

As the holiday season rolls around, one of the most debated parenting topics resurfaces: Should parents tell their kids that Santa isn’t real? Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and creator of the “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” podcast, sheds light on this hot topic in an interview with NBC.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Dec 4

‘We finally get to honor her': Meet the family who donated this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

Lesley Albert helped plant a tree in her yard nearly 60 years ago. It will now stand in Rockefeller Center in her honor. Here’s the heartwarming story of how it happened.
Christmas Dec 2

It's the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is ‘A Season of Peace and Light'

The first lady welcomed National Guard families to the White House on Monday to be among the first members of the public to see the decorations.
Holidays Dec 2

Ship your holiday gifts by these dates to make sure they arrive in time

USPS, UPS and FedEx say to mail your holiday gifts, cards and packages by these dates to ensure they arrive in time.