Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023

While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.

Holiday debt hangover poised to be 'particularly nasty' this year, analyst says

While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.

10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle

A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.

DSA: Seattle visitor traffic up year over year heading into holiday

The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) is banking on the holiday shopping season to push visitor numbers even higher in the Emerald City. 

Holiday gift guide: Trending ideas for everyone on your list

Staring down a hefty holiday gift list? There’s something for everybody out there. Artisan gifts can be a hit. Head to Etsy to tap into the global handmade marketplace’s trends for the season.

Oklahoma man puts up Christmas lights for his entire neighborhood

When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.

Boston mayor sends holiday party invite meant only for 'electeds of color,' dividing city councilors

The revelation about the holiday party quickly received responses from Boston's city council. A mayor's office spokesperson stressed the event was just one of several happening throughout the season.

Boss surprises team with lottery tickets as Christmas gifts, leading to $50K jackpot win

Sheila Colter, an employee at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Kentucky, gifted her team scratch-off tickets for Christmas, leading to an unexpected $50,000 jackpot win.

Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism

Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.

2023’s most popular Christmas cookie by state

Google trends data collected by Menu Price found the most searched Christmas cookie recipes according to state.

Mariah Carey reacts to being dethroned from the top Hot 100 spot

Brenda Lee scored the No. 1 spot this week after peaking at No. 2 the last four holiday seasons behind Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

12 Days of Christmas: How much would it all cost in 2023?

The classic gift list will set you back nearly $47,000, an all-time high. FOX 13’s Lauren Donovan has found a way to preserve the spirit of the song while shopping local for a fraction of the cost.

12 Days of Christmas: How much would it all cost in 2023?
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The classic gift list will set you back nearly $47,000, an all-time high. FOX 13?s Lauren Donovan has found a way to preserve the spirit of the song while shopping local for a fraction of the cost.

What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2023

If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.