Holidays

News4’s Joseph Olmo spoke with some United Airlines workers right on the tarmac about the top holiday destinations for travelers this season.

A family in Temple Hills builds a forest of inflatables for the holidays. Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer gives us a look. 

Airport traffic is already ramping up at Reagan National Airport. News4’s Adam Tuss has what to expect.

Whether for a holiday gathering or a casual get-together, a charcuterie board invites guests to graze and explore, all while showcasing a variety of complementary flavors.

No one needs us to remind you about the obvious holiday movies playing on repeat on cable, but perhaps you are looking to go beyond the obvious this year.

Transportation leaders expect a record number of travelers this holiday — up 3.5% from last year.

Who, when and where to watch. Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL slate on Christmas Day.

You can spend a day in the life of Kevin McCallister while experiencing the Plaza Hotel’s “Home Alone: Fun in New York” package.

News4’s Tommy McFly spoke to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about how she wants to make the District a go-to holiday destination.

Teachers are calling this common holiday gift “the last thing we need.”

All throughout the year, viewers have donated to our Food 4 Families fund. Telemundo 44’s Maria Renee Barillas helped distribute food.

The potato pancake is an Ashkenazi Jewish food traditionally prepared for Hanukkah.

The roughly 30 full- and part-time workers at Cakes Body, an online retailer, will be offline from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15 while receiving their normal pay.

A child’s toy led to tragic results for a D.C. family last year. In January 2023, India Smith showed News4 what was left of her Southeast home after the lithium-ion battery in her son’s hoverboard blew up. “It was like a pop, pop, pop, pop and then boom, boom, boom, boom,” she said. Now with Christmas a week away,...

Fire officials are giving a warning ahead of the holiday season of the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

News4’s Tommy McFly talks with Drink Masters Winner Lauren Paylor O’Brien about how to take your holiday beverages to the next level.

The holidays are a popular time to buy the latest tech products. Steve Greenberg — the host of YouTube’s gadget game show “What The Heck Is That?” — has some holiday gadget ideas for everyone in the family.

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday lasts for eight nights. But many people might not know the rich history and traditions that go along with the annual observance known as the “Festival of Lights.”

One day after helping lead the Washington Commanders to their ninth win of the year quarterback Jayden Daniels gave back to kids in the community. JP Finlay reports from a Raising Cane’s where Daniels teamed up for a bike giveaway.

The holiday originated in the United Kingdom and is now also celebrated in some other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

A holiday market returns to the main hall of Union Station this week. David Ross of DCBB Productions offers a preview.