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What is the Epiphany or the Three Kings Day?
Epiphany, also known as the Three Kings Day or Theophany, is a Christian feast celebrated on Jan. 6, which commemorates the visit of the Magi to Jesus Christ.
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Santa says no white Christmas. Cloudy skies, mild temps stick around through holiday
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Maybe your wish will come true next year. But isn’t that good news for everyone running those last-minute holiday errands or traveling to see loved ones? And temps aren’t bad either. Beyond a drizzle here and there on Christmas Eve (Sunday), we should stay pretty dry until midweek next week. Conditions stay mild overnight...
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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In Mexico, piñatas are not only a game for children. This tradition has been around for 400 years
The tradition goes back even further. Some say piñatas can be traced back to China, where paper-making originated.
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Santa is traveling around the world. Do you want to know where he is right now?”
As children around the world eagerly await Santa’s arrival on Christmas, the military is ready to track him and see if he’s using any new technology.
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‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus': Read the essay from 1897 that made us believe
More than a century ago, an 8-year-old named Virginia O’Hanlon had a question weighing on her mind. Were her friends correct when they said, “There is no Santa Claus”?
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Aliens? Nope, just this Texas family's Christmas light show
A Texas family’s Christmas light show was mistaken for aliens.
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7th graders guessed what 30-year-olds want for Christmas and their answers are hilarious
After hearing their suggestions, the teacher who asked the question said: “I feel personally attacked.”
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How much would Kevin McCallister's 1990 ‘Home Alone' grocery trip would cost in 2023?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, $1 in 1990 is equivalent to about $2.29 in 2023, which is about 2.35 times higher.
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Story behind a neighborhood full of giant snowmen
A neighborhood in Montclair, NJ has a unique spin on holiday spirit. Dozens of houses have placed massive inflatable snowmen on their front lawns, drawing visitors from near and far. Checkey Beckford is in Montclair with the story.
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The Holidays in New York City
From the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to holiday markets, NYC is the place to be for the holidays. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino, Kay Angrum, Ashley Chaparro and Jennifer Vazquez take you around the boroughs to discover the wonders around the city to check out this season.
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Some US ski areas normally coated in white are struggling with rain
For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year’s prospects aren’t good.
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Here's how to watch all the 2023 NFL Christmas Day games
Here’s when they will air and how you can watch them.
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How rich were the McCallisters in ‘Home Alone'? NY Times turns to economists for answers
“Home Alone” has become a beloved holiday classic filled with the captivating game of cat and mouse between the Wet Bandits, a pair of burglars targeting a wealthy neighborhood, and 8-year-old Kevin McCallister who was inadvertently left behind in a sprawling house while his family went on a trip to Paris. Aside from the quirkiness of this 90s film staple,…
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‘Girl math' is back. Consumers are shopping earlier to ‘save more' on Christmas day
“Girl math” makes a timely return this holiday season, throwing the spotlight on new seasonal spending habits that consumers are adopting this year.
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Paddling Santas take to Lake Washington for a good cause
A group of people dressed like Santa Claus participated in “Santa Paddle Week” to raise money for cancer patients in Washington.
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We're finally a week out from Christmas. What are the odds it'll be a white one?
Where is all the snow? There’s been a bit of a drought in the snow department as of late. In fact, the last time Central Park recorded at least an inch of snow was almost two years ago. We’re in the middle of a record stretch without an inch of snowfall; Monday marks day 673. The dry spell marks...
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Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.
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What stores will be open on Christmas Eve?
Doing some last-minute holiday shopping? Here are the stores that will be open on Christmas Eve 2023.