Holidays

NORAD Santa Tracker relaunches on Dec. 1: 'Santa planning going on'

Up until Christmas, families can look forward to Santa tracking updates from NORAD’s 67th annual ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ program.

November 30, 2022 1:35pm EST

VIDEO: Fort Worth Amazon worker fixes Christmas display during delivery

The holiday season is a busy one for delivery drivers, but that didn't stop one Amazon employee from going out of his way to fix a Christmas display outside a Fort Worth home.

November 30, 2022 10:17am EST

First Asian Santa to greet children at Mall of America

For the first time in three years, children are back sitting on Santa's lap at the Mall Of America (MOA), but that's not the only change you may notice at The Santa Experience this year.

November 30, 2022 9:04am EST

Santa's back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind

Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.

November 29, 2022 7:26pm EST

Minnesota couple says anonymous note from 'Grinch' stole their holiday spirit

A nasty note from a neighborhood Grinch put a damper on one Burnsville couple's holiday spirit.

November 29, 2022 7:00pm EST

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ won't air on TV this year

Apple TV+ has the rights to the “Peanuts” holiday specials but don’t fret, even if you don’t have an Apple TV+ subscription, you’ll still be able to enjoy the classics for a limited time.

November 29, 2022 5:09pm EST

Where and when to watch classic holiday TV specials for free

Once again, enjoy the holiday classics and antics of some of your favorite Christmas characters for free online or on air.

November 29, 2022 5:07pm EST

RIP Rudolph: Bear takes on inflatable Christmas reindeer at Lake Tahoe home

David Lester from Zephyr Cove, Nevada woke up Saturday to find his Christmas decorations in disarray — and the culprit was caught on camera.

November 29, 2022 3:48pm EST

When should you hang Christmas lights? Survey reveals where Americans stand

Most Americans prefer to hang up their Christmas lights in this specific timeframe, according to the survey. A minority said they display their yuletide cheer even before Halloween.

November 29, 2022 10:57am EST

‘They were so shocked’: Georgia woman travels 5,000 miles to surprise parents for Thanksgiving

Lesley Hauler, who lives in the United Kingdom, flew to Atlanta to surprise her parents for the Thanksgiving holiday. The video captured the heartwarming reunion.

November 28, 2022 1:53pm EST

International Space Station crew gets belated Thanksgiving treats from SpaceX launch

After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.

November 28, 2022 10:58am EST

Giving Tuesday: How you can help donate to recent weather disasters

An estimated 35 million participated in Giving Tuesday last year, with more than $2 billion going to different causes during the holiday season.

November 28, 2022 9:25am EST

How weather impacts Christmas light displays

Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.

November 27, 2022 11:56am EST

Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.

November 26, 2022 1:31pm EST