Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.

WATCH: FOX 5's Very Merry Christmas Special

FOX 5 DC is celebrating the holiday season on Christmas Day with a Very Merry Christmas Special! 

King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen

"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."

Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address

"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.

What's open on Christmas weekend in the DC area

Spending Christmas in the D.C. area? Aside from the lights, Santa sightings, and Christmas trees (both big and tiny) around town, there are plenty of things open on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 this year.

Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.

NORAD: How to track Santa Claus' ride on Christmas Eve

Where is Santa Claus? The North American Aerospace Defend Command (NORAD) is tracking St. Nick's global trip from Christmas Eve until Christmas Day. 

NBA Christmas tradition continues with 5 matchups: What to know

This is the 15th consecutive year of five games being played on Christmas. Here are some things to know about the matchups.

Apollo 8’s biblical Christmas Eve message: 'God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth'

In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?

Police called after 'Cousin Eddie' holiday display spooks neighbor

Joni Keeney, the woman behind the display, plans on expanding it further next year with an additional Clark Griswold mannequin.

'Let's spread a little kindness,' Biden tells Americans in Christmas address

"I sincerely hope this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another," President Biden said in his Christmas address.

Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV

Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.