Holidays

It’s only an official white Christmas if one inch or more of snow is on the ground Christmas morning. Here's where it's most likely to happen.

A recent survey reveals that 42% of Americans plan to regift this holiday season as economic pressures drive changes in gift-giving habits.

From its humble beginnings of chocolate treats for kids in the runup to Christmas Day, to the indulgent skincare and luxury surprises seen today, advent calendars have significantly evolved since the 19th century.

More than 3 million people flew in the U.S. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, setting a new record. It’s one of only two days to ever top 3 million passengers.

At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, lines of cars can be seen weaving outside the terminals, but inside was a very different scene than expected.

People walking past Junction Plaza Park couldn’t help but notice something odd about their community's Christmas tree.

When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.

The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Foundation’s Festival of Trees is all lit up and open to the public for free on Saturday and Sunday.

A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.

The Lacey Police Department is hosting a toy collection drive at a local Walmart over the weekend.

Thousands came out for the annual downtown holiday tree lighting celebration at Westlake Center in Seattle.  

Across the country, thousands of travelers are taking to the skies to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. .

From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.