Holidays

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S. adults say they plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just...

The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

Shawn Yancy invited some of her News4 colleagues to discuss their holiday memories and traditions.

Erika Gonzalez recently sat down with News4 friend and former colleague Barbara Harrison to share memories of filming “Christmas on Embassy Row.” Now, Gonzalez continues the tradition with a stop in Sweden.

Jackie Evans, a cashier at the Safeway on Wisconsin Avenue NW, says Christmas Eve can get hectic as shoppers grab those last few items to put on the holiday dinner table.

Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the globe, delivering presents and defying time. Here’s how the tradition began.

Now in its 69th year, the holiday tradition lets children watch or call in to get updates on Santa Claus as he makes his way around the globe.

Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.

Washington, D.C., has the privilege of hosting many ambassadors and diplomats from around the world who bring their holiday traditions into the District. News4’s Erika Gonzalez takes you to France, Trinidad & Tobago and Sweden, then sits down with former anchor Barbara Harrison to recall her favorite embassy visits.

Here’s how much it costs to construct an entry into the iconic Rose Parade, one of the United States’ most treasured holiday celebrations.

The average high-quality float costs $275,000.

Before you run out the door this Christmas — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours.