5 holiday package theft tips to avoid ruining Christmas

Most of us will buy something online during the holidays, which means the item will be shipped to your home. 

NORAD Santa Tracker relaunches on Dec. 1: 'Santa planning going on'

Up until Christmas, families can look forward to Santa tracking updates from NORAD’s 67th annual ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ program.

Santa's back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind

Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ won't air on TV this year

Apple TV+ has the rights to the “Peanuts” holiday specials but don’t fret, even if you don’t have an Apple TV+ subscription, you’ll still be able to enjoy the classics for a limited time.

Where and when to watch classic holiday TV specials for free

Once again, enjoy the holiday classics and antics of some of your favorite Christmas characters for free online or on air.

RIP Rudolph: Bear takes on inflatable Christmas reindeer at Lake Tahoe home

David Lester from Zephyr Cove, Nevada woke up Saturday to find his Christmas decorations in disarray — and the culprit was caught on camera.

What to do for fun this holiday season in Prince George's County, MD

The holiday season is in full swing across the DMV and FOX 5 is taking a look at the best things to do across Prince George’s County, Maryland - at National Harbor and beyond!

When should you hang Christmas lights? Survey reveals where Americans stand

Most Americans prefer to hang up their Christmas lights in this specific timeframe, according to the survey. A minority said they display their yuletide cheer even before Halloween.

Giving Tuesday: How you can help donate to recent weather disasters

An estimated 35 million participated in Giving Tuesday last year, with more than $2 billion going to different causes during the holiday season.

Holiday shipping deadlines: When you need to send packages with USPS, UPS, and FedEx

The end of Thanksgiving means the holiday shopping season is in full swing, but that also means holiday shipping season is as well. Here is a list of shipping deadlines to keep in mind if you want to get your gifts to their destinations in time!

How weather impacts Christmas light displays

Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.

Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.

Where to get your Christmas tree in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

Where are the best places to buy Christmas trees in the D.C. area? FOX 5 has rounded up the farms, stands and lots in D.C., Maryland and Virginia that offer beautiful trees, festive decorations and fun experiences for friends and families. 

Food & Friends delivers thousands of Thanksgiving meals to DMV residents

A tremendous community tradition continued in D.C. on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers with Food & Friends, a local community-based organization, prepared and delivered thousands of Thanksgiving meals to people in the DMV who are struggling with serious illness and food insecurity.

Does turkey really make you sleepy?

It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.

Black Friday: Lure of bargains will draw millions of shoppers to stores this holiday weekend

A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.