CHRISTMAS

First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."

Sally Sherman is surprised each year by how well community members decorate the Christmas trees for the Festival of Trees event.

‘Joy to the World’: You may not realize that your favorite Christmas carol was based on the 98th Psalm and wasn’t intended to be sung on the holiday.

As Christmas nears, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of Indian Land, South Carolina, explains why we need to reinvigorate our observance of Advent: It's a "demanding teacher" that offers hope.

Several people in Austin shared their preferences for either real or fake Christmas trees and explained the reasons behind their choices this holiday season.

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — A family’s Christmas decoration is back in place after a thief stole their 8-foot inflatable dinosaur. Police return stolen dinosaur The 8-foot inflatable dinosaur was found on a neighbor's property. (Hernando County Sheriff's Office)Deputies said they found the inflatable dinosaur where the owner had found it, and retrieved it for the victim. Police find stolen decoration An 8-foot green dinosaur inflatable was returned to its owner. (Hernando County Sheriff's Office)“The family was thrilled their inflatable dinosaur was returned no worse for wear,” deputies said.

It all comes at you so quickly: One minute, you’re making grocery lists and setting the menu for Thanksgiving, and then, in the blink of an eye, the holiday has arrived, only to be followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday -- and then your tree goes up and Christmas morning is here.

Braintree village expects more than 11,000 shoppers to visit during Black Friday.

The city of Winter Garden is preparing a month of Christmas and holiday activities, including Christmas light displays, concerts, markets, parades and more.

As soon as the sun went down this Thanksgiving, holiday lights lined Jeater Bend Drive in Celebration. The creator of the neighborhood’s annual holiday light show for more than a decade says this will be the last year.

On Saturday, the holidays will light up along Lake Dora to kick off a month of holiday events in the city of Mount Dora.

Schools nationwide are closing two weeks before the end of term as Uganda battles a deadly virus.

Retailers are unsure of how the economic downturn will hit spending in shops across the UK.

Shopping for the perfect holiday gift is a tradition around this time of year, but it also means it’s hunting season for thieves and scammers.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is bringing back its Christmas decor for the holidays and adding a new nighttime show that will take visitors on a journey through space.

When is it too early to ring in the holiday season on speakers and over the airwaves?

As we are bombarded with Black Friday adverts, some people mark the day in a very different way.

Get the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar for 20% off in Target’s Black Friday deal.

A monthlong holiday celebration awaits those in downtown DeLand.

The Harbor Hills Treat the Troops chapter in Lady Lake is preparing to send 10,000 homemade cookies to deployed troops in places such as Romania, Honduras, Japan, Africa and more

Expect O'Neal to be his typically unfiltered and unapologetic self as he revisits his personal and professional highs and lows. — Raechal ShewfeltMickey Saves Christmas premieres Sunday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. on ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD. — Marcus ErricoLive at the Fillmore (1997) is available Friday, Nov. 25 in multiple configurations at Amazon and other music retailers. In related news, Warner Bros. really knows how to make good Christmas movies. A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation, Elf and The Polar Express are now available on 4K Ultra HD.

This seasonal Spam includes additional "fig and orange flavors, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and all spice." As ever, it is shelf stable in case of the apocalypse.

The out-of-control truck pulling a float that crashed into a girl dancing in a Raleigh Christmas parade Saturday morning was being driven by a 20-year-old.

Aerial footage shows the terrifying moments before and after a truck towing a float lost control at a Christmas parade in Raleigh, North Carolina.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — This Grinch did not steal Christmas, but a man named Christmas is accused of stealing money from a Michigan bank on Thursday. According to the Southfield Police Department, the robbery occurred on Thursday at a Huntington Bank shortly before 5 p.m. EST. Police said Christmas took an Uber to the bank and asked the driver to wait while he went inside the building, WJBK-TV reported. Christmas then returned to the Uber and left the area, according to the television station. The Uber driver took Christmas back to his apartment complex in Southfield, and police took him into custody.

A Christmas parade in Raleigh, North Carolina was interrupted by a tragic accident when a young girl was struck by an out-of-control vehicle.

The 2022 Capitol Christmas Tree arrived in Washington, DC Friday morning to take its place on Capitol Hill, an annual sign marking the start of the holiday season in the District.

Leaders flipped on the lights for a 30-foot tall golden Christmas tree in downtown Orlando Thursday.

As the holidays draw near, psychologist Natalie Bernstein and children's book publisher Ellen Sabin offer actionable steps for children to give back — and build a sense of gratitude.

Shop top-rated beauty, toy, home, kitchen, tech and pet gifts, all under $50.

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max ship times in the U.S. have started slipping past Christmas, according to Apple's website and financial analysts.

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

English breakfasts and traditional Christmas dinners could be off the menu as Britain's worst outbreak of avian flu prompts fears of egg and turkey shortages.

Candace Cameron Bure, Pure Flix founders David A.R. White and Michael Scott, as well as "Dukes of Hazzard" star John Schneider are creating films about faith and patriotism.

Twinkling lights will soon be aglow across Central Florida.

"Prices will be higher, and we will see flights sell out for both holidays," one travel pro said.

Celt-punks Dropkick Murphys have confirmed a round of holiday tour dates, and it's nothing to do with Christmas or New Year's. The band will be...

The hosts of the podcast, downloaded more than 430m times, hint there's something else to come.

Here's how to understand the rosary, a Catholic prayer tradition practiced by millions of faithful worldwide — including the beads, the link to Mother Mary and the meaning behind the prayer aid.

The Christmas tree will be officially lit on Nov. 30. The approximately 90-year-old tree was cut Thursday then lifted onto a flatbed truck for its to 200-mile (322-kilometer) trip to from Queensbury, New York, to New York City. “We gave it with the expectation that everybody would enjoy it," said Neil Lebowitz, whose family donated the tree. “For me, it was just a nice tree,” Lebowitz was quoted as saying by the New York Post. After the holidays, the tree will be milled into lumber for donation to Habitat for Humanity, officials said.

Some temperatures will reach 40 degrees below zero in certain parts of the US. Here’s the prediction for Mississippi and Georgia.

The airport has been working with airlines and ground handlers to prepare for the busy period.

While the coast saw the worst of Nicole, many areas inland experienced strong wind gusts.

Households aren’t buckling under higher prices and rates yet. But winter is going to be the real test of their financial resilience.

More than a million people in the UK watched the new series on its first day of release, Barb says.

Works of Christmas art will adorn the Orlando Museum of Art starting this weekend.

Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker addresses supporters ahead of election results and shares a story about a boy who gets horse manure for Christmas, while his twin brother gets new toys and then complains. Walker likens himself to the boy who receives the manure, because "There must be a pony" at the end of the tight Senate race.

Rising prices affect parents' shopping habits as sales of Christmas toys are forecast to be hit.

Cranberries and apples are the foundation of this sweet, simple and festive crisp.

For more than 10 years, reader has had to bring their own food to Thanksgiving because their relative refuses to make food they can eat.

Martha Stewart implored Mariah Carey not to skip out on Thanksgiving after the singer posted a video saying "it's time" for Christmas on Nov.1.

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is getting into the Christmas spirit, revealing a nutcracker statue of a hippo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its PNC Festival of Lights celebration. >> Read more trending newsNot just any hippo -- the subject is the zoo’s most famous resident, Fiona, WHIO-TV reported. Zoo officials said it took 12 people about 1,650 hours to create the statue of Fiona, a 5-year-old Nile hippopotamus, WHIO reported. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is hosting its 40th annual Festival of Lights, and to celebrate the zoo unveiled a giant Fiona nutcracker. https://t.co/tUgWBE012k — WHIO-TV (@whiotv) November 4, 2022The nutcracker also has 29 buttons on her coat for her birth weight of 29 pounds.

With the energy price cap at an all-time high, can householders keep their spectacular displays switched on?

October is over with, which means the holidays are just around the corner. That also means it’s time for Mariah Carey to come out of hiding and sit upon the throne of Christmas.

Mariah Carey's new non-autobiographical children's book, "The Christmas Princess," is out in stores now.

It looked like a scary Christmas movie as howling wind sent an art installation bouncing down busy Tottenham Court Road.

The scene on a busy London street this week was startling as two giant Christmas baubles broke free of a display, shocking drivers and onlookers as the items rolled and bounced along.

Coffee lovers, it's time to get into the holiday spirit.

All of the Halloween candy hasn’t even been devoured yet, but according to the queen of Christmas, it is now her time to shine. >> Read more trending newsYou either love or hate the song, but either way, get ready to hear “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” over and over and over again. Mariah Carey kicked off the Christmas music season early Tuesday with a social media post of her dressed as a witch, then switching to her “All I Want for Christmas” outfit, declaring, “it’s time.”She also included #MariahSZN or Mariah Season, to make it official, People magazine reported. Carey traditionally gets an early start on the holiday season, telling Entertainment Tonight in 2021, “I know we’re early, Kevin. We’ve gotta get through Thanksgiving first and I know this, but when I made my first Christmas album and I was traveling the world, I was like, ‘Wow, they’re really into Christmas early because there’s no Thanksgiving.’”Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 34 Photos: Mariah Carey through the years Here are some memorable photos of singer Mariah Carey through the years.

It's that time of year!

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Below is a list of store hours for Black Friday (Nov. 25). Ashley Furniture: Store hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Barnes & Noble: Stores open at 8 a.m.Bath & Body Works: Stores are usually open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bed Bath & Beyond: Stores open at 6 a.m.Belk: Stores open at 7 a.m.Best Buy: Store hours are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.Big Lots: Most stores open at 6 a.m.BJ’s Wholesale Club: Stores hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Costco: Doors open at 9 a.m.CVS: Stores operate normal hours. Rite Aid: Stores open at 8 a.m.Sam’s Club: Regular store hours on Black Friday. Staples: Doors open at 9 a.m.Target: Stores will open as early as 7 a.m.Ulta: Black Friday store hours vary by location.

With the Philadelphia Eagles’ stellar season so far this year (7-0), more eyes have been on Jalen Hurts.

There are a series of reliable ways to improve your finances before the holidays. Here are a few to know.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to get a merry twist this holiday season.

“The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More” tour kicks off Nov. 16 and makes its way to the City Beautiful Saturday, Dec. 7, when audiences can enjoy two rock opera performances at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

In addition to delivering Christmas trees, the founders of Tree Drop are now expanding deliveries.

The Memphis Grizzlies are in line to be part of the NBA's Christmas showcase for the first time.

What better time to take a quiz on Garfield the cat than National Lasagna Day?

From floor to ceiling, this convention center is transformed into a Balloon Wonderland with proceeds supporting Give Kids the World nonprofit.

Just ask anyone who has traveled in the past few weeks and they will tell you that having your flight changed, canceled or redirected is becoming more and more common these days.

An arrest has been made in the death of a man found at a home nearly two weeks ago.

The crash occurred in the area of East Colonial Drive and St. Nicholas Avenue, according to FHP.

A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after they were found shot early Saturday morning in Christmas, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.

The Serbian Orthodox Church says the Patriarch, Porfirije, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says it's time to consider whether to move away from the detailed tracking that the pandemic has required until now to a flu-like monitoring system.

The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee.

The U.K. government has been making contingency plans in case hospitals, schools and other workplaces are hit by major staff shortages amid the latest record spike in coronavirus infections.

Wintry weather combined with the pandemic is frustrating air travelers again, whose return flights home from the holidays were canceled or delayed in the first days of the new year.

A man accused of stealing Christmas gifts from a Lakeland home last week was located and arrested Wednesday, according to Polk County deputies.

Warm then cool

After a brief, festive cool down right before Christmas Eve, the warmth has surged back into the Sunshine State.

For the last five years, Dr. Weinbaum has sent out a call for anyone in need of hearing aids to send in an essay. One deserving contestant is selected to win a free device worth thousands of dollars.

Holiday sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years, even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the season, according to one spending measure.

This weekend, thousands of flights across the U.S. remained grounded during Christmas.

France recorded more than 100,000 virus infections in a single day for the first time since the pandemic struck and COVID-19 hospitalizations have doubled over the past month.

The sunshine that we had for Christmas will continue this holiday weekend.

The wife of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested Christmas Eve on a domestic violence charge that the right-wing provocateur says stems from a “medication imbalance.”.

Kemba Walker became the seventh NBA player with a triple-double on Christmas, and the New York Knicks beat the depleted Atlanta Hawks 101-87 for their first win on the holiday in a decade.

Sunshine will be out in full force on this Christmas Day. If you’re doing any traveling across Central Florida, weather will not be a factor. Highs climb back to around 80 degrees Saturday afternoon. It will turn even warmer Sunday. Expect a few extra heating-of-the-day puffy clouds by the afternoon.

The holiday scene at the White House has been a little less merry under under COVID-19's shadow.

A mother and her children are looking for a Christmas miracle after their belongings were burned in a fire this past Tuesday.

A worldwide surge in COVID-19 infections thanks to the omicron variant is tempering Christmas celebrations.

The NBA’s Christmas message to its teams was a refrain it has been using for weeks: Get boosted.

Pope Francis is celebrating Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Crowds of people gathered at Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve to watch as surfers donning their best Santa attire made waves on the Space Coast.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are bringing Christmas Eve cheer to hospitalized children who aren't well enough to go home for the holidays.

Two New Hampshire brothers have gotten their holiday regifting skills down to an art by passing the same hard candy back and forth since 1987.

Germany’s health minister says the proportion of coronavirus infections with the new omicron variant will increase sharply in the days ahead.