Holidays

From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world began welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.

Watch Night is a tradition in multiracial and Black churches that dates back to the Civil War.

On New Year’s Eve, when most of us will be out celebrating the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 with parties, champagne and the ball drop, the night will also be significant to another historical reason.

Avoiding overspending during the holidays requires planning ahead and budgeting, experts said. That means there are steps you can take now.

Auckland was the first major city in the world to ring in the New Year, 18 hours before the ball drops in New York’s Times Square.

If you’re planning to make financial resolutions for the new year, experts recommend that you start by evaluating the state of your finances in 2024. Then, set specific goals and make sure they’re attainable for your lifestyle.

NBC10 Boston’s Jeff Saperstone takes a look at some of the top 2025 New Year’s resolutions and how to keep them.

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If you’re making New Year resolutions, experts say keep them small and focused on specific goals.

Most American adults who plan to make a New Year’s resolution say they want to live a healthier lifestyle or improve their financial well-being, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll.

A majority of American adults won’t leave their home on New Year’s Eve, while only 5% plan on going out to an organized event, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll.

Here’s a roundup of the stores that will be open for the New Year’s holiday.

While most retailers are open on New Year’s Eve, many have shortened hours or close early.

If you’re looking for some fun activities for the kiddos, look no further! Boston Moms’ Meghan Block has some ‘popping’ activities that will have them smiling into the new year.

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If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S. adults say they plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just...

Winter weather advisories are in place in Massachusetts with possible slick, icy roads early on Saturday morning, especially in parts of Worcester County. Our crews spotted Fitchburg city workers getting ready for the drop in temperatures and freezing rain ahead of the weekend. We’re told some DPW crews in Worcester County will pretreat roads and remain on standby in case...

How to watch the ball drop and ring in 2025 from wherever you are.

Between rain, wildfires, extreme whiplash between hot and cold weather and other dramatic weather changes, there are fewer good-quality roses being produced.

The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.

The float, named “Defying Gravity” in reference to the musical’s most sensational number, is 55-feet-long and features several of Oz’s most iconic details.

A pattern change this weekend will bring an unsettled stretch with more clouds and rain, but warmer temperatures.