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.
“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.
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.
Santa Claus’ reindeer train hard and eat healthy year-round to prepare for their most important flight of the year.
These are the hottest movies in theaters this Christmas
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" led a crowd of new releases at the box office on the weekend before Christmas.
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" led a crowd of new releases at the box office on the weekend before Christmas.
Christmas events canceled in Bethlehem due to Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war has forced Christmas celebrations in the biblical birthplace of Jesus to be called off: "This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness."
The Israel-Hamas war has forced Christmas celebrations in the biblical birthplace of Jesus to be called off: "This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shopping expert reveals best ways to return, exchange gifts after the holidays
If you’re among the shoppers returning an unwanted gift post-holiday, here’s what you need to know before heading to your local stores.
If you’re among the shoppers returning an unwanted gift post-holiday, here’s what you need to know before heading to your local stores.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colorado deputies in Larimer County faced a festive challenge as they endeavored to squeeze a two-story-tall Christmas tree into their office lobby.
TSA testing self-screening to speed up airport wait times: How it works
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
Hope for white Christmas fades away with limited opportunities for snow this week
Meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has started off quite mild.
Meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has started off quite mild.