Last-minute shopping tips and strategies for the holiday season
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RetailMeNot Shopping and Trends Expert Sara Skirboll gives tips to grab those last minute gifts before the holidays are here.

What the holidays should look like during the COVID-19 pandemic
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GMU Global Health and Epidemiology professor Dr. Amira Roess talks to FOX 5 about how COVID-19 will and should impact traditional holiday plans to keep everyone safe and help slow the spread of the virus.

Supporting local businesses during the holiday season
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Pop-up shop Cornerbazar in Union Market, started by two friends, is just one of the many small businesses you can support by shopping local this holiday season.

USPS temporary operation in Prince George's County working to cut down on holiday delays

Inside the Marlo Furniture warehouse in Forestville, United States Postal Service workers are hurrying to get a handle on widespread mail delays in the Washington region.

Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside

Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.

First lady Melania Trump visits children’s hospital, continuing holiday tradition

Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.

DC ranks last on list of states with the most Christmas spirit

When it comes to Christmas spirit, the District looks to be getting coal this year, according to a study by Century Link. It found that of all the 50 states, including the District of Columbia, D.C. ranked 51 out of 51 when it came to states with the most Christmas spirit.

DC ranks last in holiday spirit
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The nation's capital ranks dead last in holiday spirit, according to a recent list.

‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’: Mariah Carey’s 1994 song tops Billboard chart, nears 1B streams

Mariah Carey just received the best Christmas gift a singer could ever want: Decades after she released her holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” the song topped the Billboard chart once again.

Monday marks Free Shipping Day for online holiday shoppers

Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.

Holiday shipping headaches
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FOX 5's Jeannette Reyes talks to an expert about online holiday shopping tips.

Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays

Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.

Time running out to get holiday gifts delivered by Christmas through USPS, FedEx

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, health experts say it's best to start holiday shopping earlier rather than later to avoid shipping delays and crowds.

Staying ho-ho-home for the holidays? Enjoy free movies, shows on Tubi

‘Tis the season to get festive with Tubi’s over 300 free holiday titles since most of us are staying ho-ho-home this year.

Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas

A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.