Holidays

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S. adults say they plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just...

How to watch the ball drop and ring in 2025 from wherever you are.

Hanukkah begins on Wednesday evening, and while families celebrate for eight nights and days with the lighting of the menorah, experts want to also shine a light on security.

Between rain, wildfires, extreme whiplash between hot and cold weather and other dramatic weather changes, there are fewer good-quality roses being produced.

The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.

The float, named “Defying Gravity” in reference to the musical’s most sensational number, is 55-feet-long and features several of Oz’s most iconic details.

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

Jennifer Aniston showed off her Christmas decor, including her elaborately decorated tree and a very special ornament, joking, “If you know me, you know.”

The Central Coast gem is a merry and maximalist dreamscape during the holidays.

American Airlines resumed operations just about 8 a.m. ET Tuesday after earlier grounding all flights across the country due to a technical issue, impacting travelers on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it’s within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.

After this season’s peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.

Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.

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.

Over the course of five hours, 174 skiers and snowboarders were brought down by rope from gondolas at a Colorado ski resort due to a ski lift malfunction.

NORAD’s Santa tracker is a Christmas tradition that’s become nearly global in scope. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.

Climate reporter Chase Cain talked to a rose farm owner to discuss the effects of climate change in the growth of roses for the iconic parade.

The 2025 Rose Parade theme is “Best Day Ever” and will celebrate life’s most memorable moments.

Here’s how much it costs to construct an entry into the iconic Rose Parade, one of the United States’ most treasured holiday celebrations.