Here's the age when Christmas becomes more about giving than receiving, according to survey
What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.
What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.
Where to cut down your own Christmas tree around the DC area
As the holiday season gets underway, here's where you can cut down your own Christmas tree around the D.C. area.
As the holiday season gets underway, here's where you can cut down your own Christmas tree around the D.C. area.
Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
Many holiday shoppers concerned about safety amid rising crime
Holiday shoppers say they are taking precautions to avoid becoming a victim this holiday shopping season as crime remains a main concern for many.
Holiday shoppers say they are taking precautions to avoid becoming a victim this holiday shopping season as crime remains a main concern for many.
Prevent Christmas tree fires with these tips and tricks
Electrical malfunctions are often the cause of fires during the holidays, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Electrical malfunctions are often the cause of fires during the holidays, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Tips that help delivery drivers this season: ‘You can definitely help us out’
Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.
Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.
Strong winds knock over National Christmas Tree in front of White House
Strong wind gusts knocked over the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House Tuesday afternoon.
Strong wind gusts knocked over the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House Tuesday afternoon.
Metro gets festive with gingerbread wonderland themed buses and train
Metro is kicking off the holiday season with a pop-up shop and specially wrapped gingerbread train and buses.
Metro is kicking off the holiday season with a pop-up shop and specially wrapped gingerbread train and buses.
Want to donate to charity this holiday season? Try one of these vending machines
“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.
“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.
Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
How to help older people in your life avoid scams this holiday season
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.
You can cut down your own Christmas tree at some national forests - here's what to know
If you are searching for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season at your local national forest, here are some helpful tips to know.
If you are searching for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season at your local national forest, here are some helpful tips to know.
A gift guide for garden lovers
Whether it's indoors or out, here are some gift ideas for the person with the green thumb in your life.
Whether it's indoors or out, here are some gift ideas for the person with the green thumb in your life.
A gift guide for movie lovers
What do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? Here are some unique options at all price points.
What do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? Here are some unique options at all price points.
A gift guide for music lovers
Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.
Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.
Black Friday shopping: JCPenney, Macy's lead with biggest discounts
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
Congregations share Thanksgiving together after Chevy Chase church fire
After a devastating fire at a Maryland church, the congregation is picking up the pieces and moving forward with services this upcoming weekend.
After a devastating fire at a Maryland church, the congregation is picking up the pieces and moving forward with services this upcoming weekend.
Residents impacted by Kentucky derailment fire can now return home for Thanksgiving
Authorities reviewed air monitoring data and decided it was safe to let people return to the small town of Livingston.
Authorities reviewed air monitoring data and decided it was safe to let people return to the small town of Livingston.
Christmas tree prices up 10% since last year, American Christmas Tree Association says
77% of Americans say they plan to put up an artificial tree in their home, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
77% of Americans say they plan to put up an artificial tree in their home, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Amazon, NFL hoping to establish tradition with 1st Black Friday game
It is not a stretch to say that the Black Friday game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets is Amazon’s Super Bowl.
It is not a stretch to say that the Black Friday game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets is Amazon’s Super Bowl.