Holidays

From gift guides to local events, we're here to help you celebrate in style.

Holidays Dec 10

‘Method to our madness': Peek inside FedEx during its busiest season

If you live in D.C. and ordered holiday gifts, chances are good they’re coming through FedEx’s New York Avenue location. News4’s Joseph Olmo gets a look inside.

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Dec 9

Shop the Mall: Air & Space Museum offers out-of-this world gifts
Food & Drink Dec 7

The scientific reason your food cravings peak during the holidays

Holidays Dec 7

The ultimate list: 90+ gifts that create memories, not mess

Looking for the perfect gift that won’t add to the clutter? From adventure-packed activities to personalized moments, these gifts prioritize creating memories over accumulating material things....
Christmas Dec 6

Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here's your holiday gift-exchange survival guide

Secret Santa gift exchanges among friends, family or co-workers can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Or they can be just another seasonal stressor.
White House Dec 5

Biden lights National Christmas Tree for final time

Amid musical performances and a visit from Santa, President Joe Biden illuminated the National Christmas Tree outside the White House Thursday evening for the last time in his presidency.
Christmas Dec 6

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.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Dec 5

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.
Holidays Dec 5

Watch: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lights up for holiday season

Holiday spirit is on full display in New York City, as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was lit up in a festive ceremony Wednesday night.
Christmas Dec 4

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.
Christmas Dec 4

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.
White House Dec 3

White House state Christmas trees on display at Ellipse

Christmas trees representing all U.S. states and territories are on display at the Ellipse. They feature ornaments made by children.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Dec 4

‘We finally get to honor her': Meet the family who donated this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

Lesley Albert helped plant a tree in her yard nearly 60 years ago. It will now stand in Rockefeller Center in her honor. Here’s the heartwarming story of how it happened.
Charity Dec 2

Making positive social change this holiday season

If participating in Giving Tuesday, make sure your money is going to the right place. News4’s Tommy McFly has what you need to know.
Christmas Dec 2

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.
Holidays Dec 2

Ship your holiday gifts by these dates to make sure they arrive in time

USPS, UPS and FedEx say to mail your holiday gifts, cards and packages by these dates to ensure they arrive in time.
Christmas Dec 2

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.
White House Dec 2

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.
Shopping Dec 1

Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You're not the only one.

Ultra low-cost online retailers Temu and Shein are giving Western retailers a run for their money this holiday shopping season.
Shopping Nov 30

Why your favorite catalogs are smaller this holiday season

While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many of the millions of catalogs getting sent to U.S. homes were scaled down to save on postage and paper. Some gift purveyors are sending out postcards. In a sign of the times, the American Catalog Mailers Association...