Oklahoma man puts up Christmas lights for his entire neighborhood

When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.

Boston mayor sends holiday party invite meant only for 'electeds of color,' dividing city councilors

The revelation about the holiday party quickly received responses from Boston's city council. A mayor's office spokesperson stressed the event was just one of several happening throughout the season.

Boss surprises team with lottery tickets as Christmas gifts, leading to $50K jackpot win

Sheila Colter, an employee at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Kentucky, gifted her team scratch-off tickets for Christmas, leading to an unexpected $50,000 jackpot win.

Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism

Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.

2023’s most popular Christmas cookie by state

Google trends data collected by Menu Price found the most searched Christmas cookie recipes according to state.

Mariah Carey reacts to being dethroned from the top Hot 100 spot

Brenda Lee scored the No. 1 spot this week after peaking at No. 2 the last four holiday seasons behind Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2023

If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.

Wreaths Across America Day: How to help honor fallen soldiers this holiday season

Wreaths Across America Day is a humbling annual tradition that lays millions of holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. Here's how you can help.

'A Christmas Story' house gets new owner amid the holiday season

A Christmas Story House & Museum now has a new owner: Cleveland, Ohio, native Josh Dickerson. The house from the movie now operates as a bed and breakfast.

Nova Parks 'Ice and Lights' dazzles in Alexandria with winter fun for the family

The DMV is lighting up for the holidays! What is normally a water park in Alexandria has been transformed into a winter village where the whole family can make memories.

Video: Sneezes from Christmas tree lead woman to hidden possum

A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.