Top holiday scams to be on the lookout for
Protect yourself from holiday scams with these tips to stay safe while shopping and donating this season.
Protect yourself from holiday scams with these tips to stay safe while shopping and donating this season.
How much does it cost to send out holiday cards? It’s more expensive than last year
Holiday card postage costs are rising again. Here’s what it will cost you.
Holiday card postage costs are rising again. Here’s what it will cost you.
New Christmas movies in 2024
Here’s a look at some new holiday movies to get you in the spirit.
Here’s a look at some new holiday movies to get you in the spirit.
Study finds hot cocoa can help reduce stress — but only under these conditions
A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.
A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.
Are poinsettias and mistletoe really dangerous?
Learn the truth about the safety of popular holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly. Are they as dangerous as you’ve been told, and what precautions should you take?
Learn the truth about the safety of popular holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly. Are they as dangerous as you’ve been told, and what precautions should you take?
Unique seasonal jobs you’ve probably never considered
Looking for a seasonal job? Forget the usual retail gigs—these unique opportunities offer extra income and memorable experiences for the holiday season.
Looking for a seasonal job? Forget the usual retail gigs—these unique opportunities offer extra income and memorable experiences for the holiday season.
Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.
Your 2024 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
A new survey shows that more Americans plan to tip service workers this holiday season, but the tipping amounts may be lower.
A new survey shows that more Americans plan to tip service workers this holiday season, but the tipping amounts may be lower.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
National parks will offer free admission on these six days in 2025
If your travels in 2025 take you to one of the more than 400 national park sites across the country, it could be the year of your unforgettable adventure.
If your travels in 2025 take you to one of the more than 400 national park sites across the country, it could be the year of your unforgettable adventure.
Hanukkah 2024: When is it and how is it celebrated?
This year, Hanukkah will begin on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and end on Jan. 2, 2025.
This year, Hanukkah will begin on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and end on Jan. 2, 2025.
Deputies warn: Keep your Christmas lights on your tree, not your car
Decking your vehicle with Christmas lights may be festive, but it’s also dangerous, police say.
Decking your vehicle with Christmas lights may be festive, but it’s also dangerous, police say.
Video: Florida bear caught on camera making sure the Grinch doesn’t steal Christmas
A bear wasn’t going to let the Grinch steal Christmas from a Florida family, so it stole the Grinch not once, but twice.
A bear wasn’t going to let the Grinch steal Christmas from a Florida family, so it stole the Grinch not once, but twice.
President Biden kicks off holidays with National Christmas Tree Lighting for final time
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
Sending Christmas cards to Canada? Think again
The Canada Post strike has prompted the USPS to halt international mail acceptance to Canada, impacting holiday shipping. Learn what this means and explore alternative options.
The Canada Post strike has prompted the USPS to halt international mail acceptance to Canada, impacting holiday shipping. Learn what this means and explore alternative options.
Here are the 10 places known for a white Christmas
It’s only an official white Christmas if one inch or more of snow is on the ground Christmas morning. Here's where it's most likely to happen.
It’s only an official white Christmas if one inch or more of snow is on the ground Christmas morning. Here's where it's most likely to happen.
42% of Americans plan to regift to save money during the holidays, survey finds
A recent survey reveals that 42% of Americans plan to regift this holiday season as economic pressures drive changes in gift-giving habits.
A recent survey reveals that 42% of Americans plan to regift this holiday season as economic pressures drive changes in gift-giving habits.
49% of gift-givers are wishing for cash this season, survey shows
While nearly half of Americans would prefer money this Christmas holiday, some say they would use the funds to cover their necessities, a new survey finds.
While nearly half of Americans would prefer money this Christmas holiday, some say they would use the funds to cover their necessities, a new survey finds.
Advent calendars grow up: From chocolate treats to skincare
From its humble beginnings of chocolate treats for kids in the runup to Christmas Day, to the indulgent skincare and luxury surprises seen today, advent calendars have significantly evolved since the 19th century.
From its humble beginnings of chocolate treats for kids in the runup to Christmas Day, to the indulgent skincare and luxury surprises seen today, advent calendars have significantly evolved since the 19th century.