Christmas

Holiday markets are opening this weekend across the District. News4’s Mark Segraves takes a look at two of the bigger markets and spoke with the people at the center of this holiday season.

Whether your family is searching for a classic visit at a shopping mall or a unique holiday experience at a festive event, the D.C. area has lots to choose from.

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.

As the weather gets colder, immerse yourself in holiday markets dressed up as winter wonderlands with music, activities and more fun throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. As a result of the great holiday market schism, we’ll get another market in D.C. If you’re looking for gifts in Maryland and Virginia, rest assured there will be a pop-up market somewhere...

Black Friday is almost 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.

Find out how to help the USPS fulfill children’s wishes to Santa this holiday season.

Advent is all about the lead-up to Christmas.

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is getting a new look! News4’s Molette Green, who is also the MC, talks to Downtown BID’s Ebony Walton about its new features and what to expect. 

Donna Bitner of New Mexico loves spoiling her children with Christmas gifts — particularly trash bags, toilet paper and towels.

The Hallmark Channel’s Jingle Stop Tour stopped at the Wharf Wednesday morning. Actors including Tamera Mowry-Housley and Jonathan Bennett celebrated the 15th anniversary of Countdown to Christmas.

The festivities included a parade with live animals, music, dances and the timeless story.

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.

News4’s Dominique Moody has a list of tips and tricks to make the process easier. 

Chef Bren Herrera is preparing for her annual distribution of Christmas meals. News4’s Dominique Moody has more on her mission to serve.

The tradition goes back even further. Some say piñatas can be traced back to China, where paper-making originated.

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.

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”?

A Texas family’s Christmas light show was mistaken for aliens.

After hearing their suggestions, the teacher who asked the question said: “I feel personally attacked.”

For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year’s prospects aren’t good.