Christmas

A Christmas tradition in the spirit of giving has been going on at San Francisco’s iconic Glide Memorial Church for more than six decades. Thom Jensen reports.

A Christmas tradition in the spirit of giving has been going on at San Francisco’s iconic Glide Memorial Church for more than six decades.

A Christmas tradition in the spirit of giving has been going on at San Francisco’s iconic Glide Memorial Church for more than six decades. Thom Jensen reports.

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

Christmas Day 2024 will feature four NFL teams — take a look at how these teams have fared in Christmas games past.

Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the globe, delivering presents and defying time. Here’s how the tradition began.

Now in its 69th year, the holiday tradition lets children watch or call in to get updates on Santa Claus as he makes his way around the globe.

The white chocolate coconut cake from Doan’s Bakery is the talk of Tinseltown every year around the holidays.

Check out these dazzling holiday lights at Filoli! There are many unique local experiences for the whole family to enjoy. We’ve compiled a list of happenings all over the Bay Area to help you celebrate the holiday season.

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years.

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.

It’s that time of year filled with Christmas cheer, presents, and the ever-present parental question: Do we tell the kids the truth about Santa Claus?

Who, when and where to watch. Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL slate on Christmas Day.

The holiday originated in the United Kingdom and is now also celebrated in some other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

California Live correspondent Amber Pfister visits Solvang in California’s Santa Ynez Valley to revel in holiday cheer during the village’s ultra-festive Julefest celebrations. Travel expert Elycia Rubin shows Amber around the twinkle-filled town that transforms into a magical winter wonderland for an entire month of seasonal programming.

From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.

If you’re looking to start a new tradition, this one is as cozy and wholesome as it gets.

Eddy Rich started his Santa Claus side hustle nearly three decades ago. Now, he and his son make money by selling personalized videos from Santa on Cameo.

California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen visits PayPal Park in the heart of Silicon Valley, which has been transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. It’s all a part of “Enchant Christmas” in San Jose, CA. You’ll find the world’s largest Christmas light maze, an ice-skating trail, and so much more at this whimsical holiday destination.

A nonprofit is delivering holiday cheer to kids that often can’t make it out of their own home due to an illness, injury or medical issue.