Holidays

Santa Clauses are coming to town. Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for annual SantaCon charity pub crawls.

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue service members are collecting toy donations to deliver to children impacted by Hurricane Helene. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

A D.C. nonprofit is approaching its goal of providing holiday gifts to 81 children being raised by their grandparents. The Plaza West apartment building in Mount Vernon Triangle offers affordable housing to “grand families.” All but three of the apartments have a single grandmother raising a minor child, according to the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District. “We want the…

A nonprofit is making a final push to help dozens of D.C. families this holiday season. News4’s Walter Morris reports the Mount Vernon Triangle Foundation almost has enough gifts for all of its families.

For those flying to their holiday destination, it’s important to know what belongs in checked luggage and what can go in carry-on bags.

If you can get to Montgomery County, Maryland before 9 p.m. on Saturday night, you have a mission from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s Maryland Task Force 1. First responders in Montgomery County are accepting toys to bring to children in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. Holiday shoppers at Westfield Montgomery, Westfield Wheaton and the Clarksburg Premium Outlets will…

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service is collecting toys to bring to children impacted by the devasting hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. News4’s Joseph Olmo has the details, including where and when to donate.

An Alexandria family created an interactive holiday display the entire community can enjoy. Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer offers a glimpse.

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Keeping your real tree watered daily is one way to prevent a devastating fire. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

The holiday season is here, and if you’re still looking for a unique gift for someone who has everything, the Museum of African Art has beautiful handmade art pieces that also help support the Smithsonian. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

‘Tis the season for buying presents. But more and more, people are thinking about who they’re buying from and who those purchases support. Before you go to the shopping mall, how about a trip to the National Mall? Gift shops at Smithsonian museums are packed with classic gifts like jewelry, ornaments, books, home goods and apparel – but they also…

‘Tis the season for buying presents. But before you go to the shopping mall, how about a trip to the National Mall? News4’s Tommy McFly explores five fantastic museum gift shops to find unique gifts.

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.

Holiday shoppers should consider the Air & Space Museum for unique gift ideas. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

Kids battling life-threatening conditions, along with their families, took a fantastic journey from Dulles. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind so your Christmas tree is as fresh as can be these next few weeks.

Making your own holiday cards can be time consuming. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares 10 online popular services that make the process much easier and worth your money. 

Alexandria police are helping out families holiday shop in Target through the Heroes and Helpers event. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.