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Why we do we hang Christmas stockings? The history behind the tradition
Read up on the history of the humble Christmas stocking and get some ideas for thoughtful stocking stuffers.
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Family gives health update on widower who suffered stroke after donating his tree to Rockefeller Center
Earl Albert’s daughter-in-law shared on TODAY that he was able to have a “little watch party” of the tree lighting ceremony from his room.
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WATCH: Child psychologist breaks down how to talk to your kids about Santa
Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, host of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic Podcast shares advice on broaching the subject this holiday season.
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Should you tell your kids the truth about Santa? Here's what one expert says
As the holiday season rolls around, one of the most debated parenting topics resurfaces: Should parents tell their kids that Santa isn’t real? Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and creator of the “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” podcast, sheds light on this hot topic in an interview with NBC.
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It's the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is ‘A Season of Peace and Light'
The first lady welcomed National Guard families to the White House on Monday to be among the first members of the public to see the decorations.
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How to watch the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting
The long-awaited Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting is set to take place Wednesday, Dec. 4. Here’s how you can watch the festivities on NBC and Peacock.
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Inside NYC's new Frosty's Christmas Pop-Up
Get ready to deck the halls and sip in style! Here’s a first look at NYC’s festive pop-up bar, where holiday cheer and delicious drinks collide. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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White House decorated with ‘peace and light' for 2024 holiday season
The 2024 White House holiday decorations include 83 Christmas trees and more than 28,000 ornaments.
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A Hallmark movie inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? Sort of
The NFL and Hallmark teamed up for the film “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” which features cameos by Donna Kelce and several Chiefs stars.
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WATCH: White House Christmas tree received by Jill Biden for the last time
First Lady Jill Biden received this year’s White House Christmas tree, named “Tree-mendous,” on Monday from a farm in North Carolina that was devastated by Hurricane Helene
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North Carolina Christmas tree selected for White House
A 19-foot-tall Frasier fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, was selected to be the White House Christmas tree.
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Black Friday 2024: Everything you need to know to score the best deals
Black Friday is here! Here are the deals being offered by major retailers to help you save on your holiday shopping. Plus, everything you need to know about what stores will be open on Black Friday and whether it’s worth shopping in-person on Friday or from your couch on Cyber Monday.
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‘Operation Santa' is coming to town! How to adopt children's North Pole letters this holiday
Find out how to help the USPS fulfill children’s wishes to Santa this holiday season.
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Advent calendars: All about the tradition and ones to buy this year
Advent is all about the lead-up to Christmas.
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Connecticut launches nation's first Christmas Movie Trail inspired by holiday movies
The Christmas movies that teater between holiday traditions and rom-coms have become a ubiquitous presence and a beloved genre. With this in mind, Connecticut has unveiled the nation’s first-ever Christmas Movie Trail. This unique trail allows Christmas movie lovers the opportunity to experience some of the locations they’ve seen in their favorite holiday films. “As the first of its...
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in NYC, hoisted by crane into place in the Plaza
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in midtown Manhattan on Saturday and was lifted into place in Rockefeller Center by a crane in front of a delighted crowd ahead of the tree lighting on Dec. 4 on NBC.
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Why this mom gives her kids toilet paper for Christmas
Donna Bitner of New Mexico loves spoiling her children with Christmas gifts — particularly trash bags, toilet paper and towels.
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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...