President Trump has declared that Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 will be federal holidays this year, meaning that federal departments and agencies will be closed. According to an executive order issued ...

Whether it's a carton of milk or a gift for your cousin who has just decided to come home for Christmas, there are always last-minute items you need to make your holiday complete. Several U.S. stores ...

Most Americans likely won't be dashing through the snow for Christmas, given this year's unseasonably warm weather, but many may need to dash to the store for last-minute dinner ingredients or ...

As Christmas approaches, the festive spirit is palpable with decorations and a shopping frenzy. The article offers a curated collection of around 80 messages for friends, family, and colleagues, ...

If you prefer not to cook over the holidays, you add a restaurant dinner to your celebration plans instead. But before you make the drive, it’s important to ensure your eatery of choice is open. Many ...

The holiday season isn’t complete without the magic of Christmas TV specials. These timeless classics are more than just festive entertainment — they’re a part of our holiday traditions. From ...

December 24 feels like a holiday to many, with its half-empty offices and the rush of a last-minute shopping crowd. Its status as an official holiday, however, isn't the same as Christmas Day.

The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we share in the joy of Christmas Day and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The story of the Christmas miracle ...

It's about to be an explosion of Christmas! Hallmark usually goes all out with its yearly holiday programming, but it's about to be even bigger with a stacked lineup of 47(!) original movies and four ...

Every family has its own answer to the age-old question of when to take down the Christmas tree. In fact, often members of the same family have their own conflicting answers—which is why we sought out ...

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Whether you need to grab a quick bite, pick up an ingredient or procure a last-minute gift, you’ll have plenty of options. As you head into Christmas Eve this Wednesday and Christmas Day on Thursday, ...