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.

Christmas and start of Hanukkah overlap
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For the first time in about two decades, December 25 marked not only Christmas but also the start of Hanukkah.

Tips for last minute holiday shopping
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People are hitting the stores for holiday gifts and last-minute groceries on Christmas Eve. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on store hours and what to expect.

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.

Following Santa Claus? journey with NORAD tracker
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U.S. Airforce Gen. Gregory Guillot appears on FOX 9 to discuss the NORAD Santa Tracker and how technology is used to track Santa Claus? latest whereabouts. Find more at www.noradsanta.org/

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.

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.

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.

Record travel numbers possible this holiday season
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TSA anticipates Friday to be one of the busiest travel days at the MSP Airport this holiday season, with an estimated 45,500 passengers passing through security. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more on what to expect.

MSP expects increased holiday travel to close out 2024

The TSA previously reported its busiest day on record earlier this month with nearly 3.1 million people screened at U.S. airports on Sunday, Dec. 1.

UPS driver plays Santa's helper, wraps little girl's Christmas gift before delivery

UPS driver Aubrie Jones went viral after she wrapped a little girl's Barbie Dreamhouse before delivering it, ensuring it remained a surprise until Christmas.

Dispose Christmas trees properly to reduce invasive species: MN officials

Officials are warning Minnesotans to dispose of their Christmas trees properly once the holiday season is over, or risk spreading more than holiday cheer.