Snow possible on New Year's Day in DC area after weekend of sun and mild temperatures
Clouds will mix with sun as the year comes to the close, with colder weather and perhaps a few snowflakes to kick off 2024.
What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
'America's Adopt-a-Soldier' sends holiday care boxes to military members serving overseas
For the 13th consecutive year, volunteers helped pack holiday care boxes for soldiers serving overseas.
23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023
From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.
New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024
In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.
Here’s how you can recycle your Christmas trees after the holidays
There are a couple of options available to dispose of your Christmas tree, and here’s what you need to know.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Dolly Parton fulfills man with terminal cancer's wish in emotional video
Among LeGrand Gold's 10 "List of Living" wishes was to meet music icon Dolly Parton, but he never imagined it coming true.
What happens to all the gift cards that go unused every year?
The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.
Where do poinsettias come from? How the plant became so closely connected to Christmas
A lot of people believe poinsettias aren't safe for your home. Here's why that's a myth.
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.
Tracking Santa: How penguins also brave arctic temperatures
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.
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.
Last-minute shoppers flood stores days ahead of Christmas
It’s that time of the year again: Many people who waited until the last minute to get that perfect holiday gift hit the stores this weekend to grab what they can.
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.