Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
On the Sith Day of Christmas: 'Star Wars' holiday display lights up California home
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
After a cold start, temperatures will climb into the 40s today ahead of a rainy Christmas Eve
Today is a perfect day to finish your Christmas errands or anything you need to take care of outside; ahead of the heavy rain and windy Christmas Eve weather we’re forecasting.
Major retailer warns of shopping scams during holiday season
Christmas is just days away and there’s no shortage of people looking for a good deal on gifts. But one major retailer is warning shoppers, if the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.
COVID forces changes to Children’s National Hospital Christmas tradition
It should be the most wonderful time of year – and there are plenty of people working to make that happen for families who need it the most.
New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
Preventing Christmas tree fires can stop millions in property damage every year
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
President Trump to spend Christmas in Florida
President Donald Trump will be spending Christmas in Florida.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
Paraglider dressed as Santa gets tangled in power lines while delivering candy canes
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
Record volume for shipping companies making customers question: Will my holiday packages arrive on time?
This year, we’re hearing more anxiety around whether Christmas and holiday gifts will arrive in the mail on-time. Shipping businesses across the board are seeing the pandemic further stress what has always been a busy shipping week: the last week before Christmas.
