Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve
The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
Top 5 cities for celebrating New Year's Eve, according to WalletHub
The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.
Dual holidays: For first time since 2005, Christmas and Hanukkah start overlap
For the first time in about two decades, December 25 marked not only Christmas but also the start of Hanukkah.
Twin Cities metro sees white Christmas once again after last year’s warm holiday
After last year’s brown Christmas, the big question people had in the Twin Cities metro this holiday season was will it be a white or brown Christmas? It was officially a white Christmas once again in Minnesota’s big cities.
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
Thousands of lights glowing in Hopkins neighborhood brings communities together
A Christmas Eve tradition in Hopkins brings the community together with thousands of lights.
Track Santa Now: Live NORAD Santa Tracker 2024 coverage
NORAD’s Santa Tracker, the beloved decades-old tradition of virtually following Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world, returns Christmas Eve for its 69th year.
A look at all the Bidens' White House Christmases
This year, the White House celebrates the holiday with "A Season of Peace and Light." Here’s a look back at the Bidens’ White House Christmases over the past four years.
How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
These are the ways you can reduce waste during the holidays
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
Rare gold coin worth thousands of dollars found in Napa Salvation Army kettle
A rare gold coin was discovered over the weekend in a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Napa, the organization announced.
Child asks Santa Claus to help mom instead of asking for toys
An 11-year-old girl handed Santa Claus a Christmas list with a wish to help her family instead of asking for toys.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
What's open and closed on Christmas 2024
Most stores other businesses are closed on Christmas to give workers time with their own families, but there are a few you’ll find with their doors open
Here are the states that grow the most Christmas trees
Christmas trees are grown on farms across the country, but these areas produce the highest number of trees annually.



















