Holidays

About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, but what, exactly, is an angel? Typical portrayals in Western art depict them as human-looking, but with wings. They are usually white and often blonde. But some people are rejecting those portrayals for what they call “biblically accurate angels.” These strange creatures take their cues from biblical descriptions of...

The yuletide anthem makes millions of dollars every year, estimates suggest. The “Queen of Christmas” likely keeps a big chunk of that haul, experts say.

If you followed every online guide, you’d be tipping three dozen people during the holiday season. Here’s how to narrow things down if your budget is tight.

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.

A local “MasterChef: Generations” finalist shares tips on how to make hosting during the holidays less stressful and some holiday baking tips with the News4 morning team. 

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water. Starting on Saturday, he’ll be spotted at AquaRio Marine Aquarium swimming with sharks during their daily fish feeding sessions as part of the city’s Christmas festivities.

Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day. That’s only happened four times since 1900.

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. Savannah Burgoyne was taking care of her baby Wednesday when she heard something in the fireplace. Later in the day, their dog…

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.

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.