Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
It's not just Santa and his elves in the North Pole, but also beluga whales
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
Elf on the Shelf creator got ‘permission’ from Santa Claus to start iconic holiday tradition
“We had a direct relationship with Santa Claus, so we got his permission to partner with him and to tell his stories," Shannon Bell, the creator of Elf on the Shelf, revealed.
These nonprofits are helping Santa Claus this holiday season
In this season of giving, these organizations are providing toys to children everywhere.
A day in the life of Santa Claus’ reindeer
Santa Claus’ reindeer train hard and eat healthy year-round to prepare for their most important flight of the year.
What stores are open on Christmas Eve? Store hours for Walmart, Target, Costco and more
Here are Christmas Eve store hours for Walmart, Target and other major stores in the U.S.
4 sisters give birth within 4 months of each other and now celebrate babies’ first holiday together
Stanley, Lydia, Miles and Carsen are cousins all born within 4 months of each other.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
'Christmas Tree Cluster' stars shine bright: 'It's beginning to look a lot like cosmos'
NGC 2264, known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," is a group of young stars in our Milky Way about 2,500 light years away from Earth, according to NASA.
Ocala police officers help Santa spread holiday cheer with festive twist on traffic stops
Santa's elves were on patrol in Florida in the days leading up to Christmas.
FAA opens military airspace to accommodate holiday travel rush
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
Fun holiday games for families on a budget
In preparation for the upcoming holiday gatherings, families are on the lookout for easy and budget-friendly game ideas to add cheer to their celebrations.
Santa Tracker 2023: Watch NORAD follow Santa Claus around the world
When will Santa Claus arrive at your house? Here's what to know about this year's NORAD Santa Tracker.
Ryan Gosling drops Christmas version of 'I'm Just Ken,' shares new EP
Merry Christmas, Barbie! Ryan Gosling has released an “I'm Just Ken" EP with collaborators Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Listen to the new festive ballad here.
Pivot! Deputies overcome hurdles to fit giant Christmas tree in lobby
Colorado deputies in Larimer County faced a festive challenge as they endeavored to squeeze a two-story-tall Christmas tree into their office lobby.
USPS Orlando distribution center working to get mail sorted by Christmas
It’s a full-scale operation at the Seminole Processing and Distribution Center within the U.S. Postal Service.
On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'
"A Christmas Carol," a globally celebrated timeless tale of heartwarming human redemption crafted as a haunting holiday ghost story, was published in London on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843.
Here’s how much Kevin McCallister’s 'Home Alone 2' NYC trip would cost in 2023
There’s no doubt Kevin enjoyed his time in New York in the hit sequel film, but here’s what you would spend now to relive his adventure during the holidays.
Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year
The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023
While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.