Holidays

As Hanukkah celebrations approach, security at synagogues, community centers and schools is a concern.

Christmas trees often have a star or an angel on top, but at one Arlington home this week, an owl flew down the chimney like a certain jolly old elf and did a little decorating of its own. Susannah Burgoyne was caring for her baby Wednesday when she heard something in the fireplace. Later in the day, the dog got…

An owl offered some Christmas magic for an Arlington family when it flew down their chimney and perched itself on top of their tree. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey got reaction from the family.

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.

Erika Gonzalez visited the French Embassy to see how they’re celebrating the holidays this year.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington works to ensure security concerns don’t distract from holiday celebrations. News4’s Derrick Ward shows some of the enhanced safety measures in place.

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, brought some holiday cheer to patients and families at a children’s hospital in Washington.

The holidays always bring a bevy of beverages for seasonal sipping. In recent years, we’ve tried the Gingerbread Martini, the Rudolph, and the Snowglobe. This year, apparently, we’re making hot Dr Pepper.

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.

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,...