Tips for gift giving and staying on budget this holiday season

Whether it’s the grocery store or Black Friday sales, this time of year can put a dent in anyone’s spending. Here are some tips for gift giving and staying on budget this year.

Thanksgiving travel faces challenges from budding cross-country storm

A storm that began off the West Coast and is expected to produce wet weather along its cross-country journey over the next several days with a severe weather risk.

2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the nation's capital with the arrival of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree!

Alaska National Guard mission to bring Christmas cheer makes life-saving detour

Santa’s ride, an Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter, was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and volunteer elves when they got an urgent call.

Martha Stewart says she canceled her Thanksgiving

Even for Martha Stewart, sometimes dinner plans change: “I called up my chef friend, and I said, 'We're not doing Thanksgiving.'"

Thanksgiving dinner 2023: Breaking down the cost of the average holiday feast

While the prices of some popular Thanksgiving dinner items have decreased, the overall average price of this year’s holiday feast is still higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic.

When should you put up your Christmas tree? Experts weigh in

The anticipation of Christmas seems to creep earlier and earlier each year. Here’s the best time to put up the tree and decorate the home, according to interior design and tree experts.

Alternative Thanksgiving meals: From vegan to cultural differences

As vegetarian and vegan diets become more of the norm, as well as celebrating holidays with multicultural families, your traditional menu may be calling out for something different this year.