Simply Good Seattle-themed holiday gifts benefit Fred Hutch
We are less than two weeks from Christmas. If you haven’t finished your shopping, here’s an idea: Seattle-themed gifts that support a good cause.
Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank
A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Christmas celebrations light up Lake Union and Greenlake
Green Lake’s annual Lights event illuminated the water with lanterns and live music, while the Seattle Christmas Boat Parade brought decorated vessels to Lake Union in support of Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?
Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.
High prices dampen holiday spirit as Americans cut back on spending
Economists say rising prices continue to outpace wages, straining the middle class as consumer confidence remains low heading into the new year.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Season of giving: These charities are making a difference this Christmas
As the Christmas season approaches, a range of charities working tirelessly to support families and individuals in need.
The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas
A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.
Holiday spirits and gifts with Skybound Spirits
If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit with actual spirits, Seattle's Skybound Spirits has just the thing.
Sending holiday cards is getting more expensive: Here’s how much it will cost you now
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
FOX 13 and Les Schwab Toy Drive
Every year, thousands of families struggle to afford Christmas gifts for their kids.
Holiday Gift Guide: High-Tech Low Risk Gifts
With Christmas around the corner, here is your holiday gift guide that's sure to be hit.
Victorian Christmas Festival returns to Puyallup, WA
The 37th annual Victorian Christmas Festival is underway at the Puyallup fairgrounds, featuring local vendors, and handmade gifts.
Victorian Christmas Festival returns to Puyallup, WA
The 37th annual Victorian Christmas Festival is underway at the Puyallup fairgrounds, featuring local vendors, handmade gifts and crowd favorites like Puyallup Chocolates.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
True Northwest: ‘Christmas in the Valley’ brings community together to help families
In Duvall, volunteers are transforming holiday spirit into support through “Christmas in the Valley,” an annual fundraiser that provides pajamas, gifts and essentials to local families in need.
Experts warn holiday cooks about chemical risks in kitchen containers
Experts say some plastics, ceramics and nonstick cookware can release harmful chemicals when heated or improperly cleaned. Toxicologists urge holiday cooks to follow care instructions, avoid microwaving plastics, check older dishes for heavy metals and never preheat empty nonstick pans.
President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.