‘I was shocked’: DNA test leads man to granddaughter, brother he never knew existed, living just 1 mile away
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
Thousands spread joy, raise money for Arthritis Foundation at 'Jingle Bell Run' in Green Lake
People in and around Seattle raced into the holiday spirit for the 38th annual Jingle Bell Run in Green Lake on Sunday.
People in and around Seattle raced into the holiday spirit for the 38th annual Jingle Bell Run in Green Lake on Sunday.
Yes, THAT Mariah Carey Christmas song is #1 on Billboard
We’ll give you a moment to put on your “surprise” face and play the song.
We’ll give you a moment to put on your “surprise” face and play the song.
'Griswold House' Christmas light display in Ohio echoes popular holiday movie
The house’s elaborate decor includes an RV and mannequins dressed as the movie’s characters.
The house’s elaborate decor includes an RV and mannequins dressed as the movie’s characters.
How Airbnb aims to crack down on New Year's Eve parties
Over 12K guests in US were blocked or redirected from booking during New Year's Eve in 2021.
Over 12K guests in US were blocked or redirected from booking during New Year's Eve in 2021.
Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
Candy cane controversy: Study says most common way to eat holiday treat
The National Confectioners Association conducted a survey on the ‘right’ way to eat a candy cane.
The National Confectioners Association conducted a survey on the ‘right’ way to eat a candy cane.
Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years
The popular soundtrack has become a staple of the animated TV special and is beloved by fans of all ages. This year, the “Peanuts" classic will not air on broadcast TV as Apple TV+ has exclusive rights to all of the "Peanuts" holiday specials.
The popular soundtrack has become a staple of the animated TV special and is beloved by fans of all ages. This year, the “Peanuts" classic will not air on broadcast TV as Apple TV+ has exclusive rights to all of the "Peanuts" holiday specials.
Olive Garden launches matching family pajamas
The design features Olive Garden’s signature never-ending salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and of course, the after-dinner Andes mint.
The design features Olive Garden’s signature never-ending salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and of course, the after-dinner Andes mint.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Here are the 2022 winners of America's largest gingerbread competition
The gingerbread houses were judged on overall appearance, originality, creativity, difficulty, precision, and consistency of theme. Each entry must be 75% gingerbread and 100% edible.
The gingerbread houses were judged on overall appearance, originality, creativity, difficulty, precision, and consistency of theme. Each entry must be 75% gingerbread and 100% edible.
Most popular Christmas candies by state identified in new candy survey: report
'Tis the season for sweets, and each American state seemingly has its own candy cravings when the holiday season arrives.
'Tis the season for sweets, and each American state seemingly has its own candy cravings when the holiday season arrives.
Deer spotted running around Oregon neighborhood with Christmas lights
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
The Ukrainian history of 'Carol of the Bells'
We have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world."
We have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world."
Holiday TV: Here are the new musicals, romcoms, and specials airing and streaming this season
For those looking to skip re-runs of Christmases past, there’s a bounty of fresh shows and specials targeted to traditionalists, romantics, and family-friendly entertainment.
For those looking to skip re-runs of Christmases past, there’s a bounty of fresh shows and specials targeted to traditionalists, romantics, and family-friendly entertainment.
Alabama 'Friendsgiving' diners tip Waffle House waitress $1,125: 'Normalize being kind'
A group of friends from Cullman, Alabama, surprised a Waffle House server with a very generous tip.
A group of friends from Cullman, Alabama, surprised a Waffle House server with a very generous tip.
Uber to offer free reindeer sleigh rides in Finland — world's first on-demand excursion of its kind
Uber Sleigh will take riders on a two-hour journey to the hometown of Santa Claus.
Uber Sleigh will take riders on a two-hour journey to the hometown of Santa Claus.
Mariah Carey is spreading the Christmas cheer with the 'ultimate holiday experience' for two guests in NYC
Mariah Carey's Christmas experience is in collaboration with booking.com.
Mariah Carey's Christmas experience is in collaboration with booking.com.
NORAD Santa Tracker relaunches on Dec. 1: 'Santa planning going on'
Up until Christmas, families can look forward to Santa tracking updates from NORAD’s 67th annual ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ program.
Up until Christmas, families can look forward to Santa tracking updates from NORAD’s 67th annual ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ program.
Santa's back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind
Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.
Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.


















