Holidays

Here’s a guide on how to make an altar to the dead and how to pay tribute to your ancestors for the six-day celebration.

Sip hot cocoa and stroll the Palm Desert animal park while admiring the illuminated sculptures and displays.

Worried about packing the pounds on this holiday season? Well, now you can get the smells of that family dinner without any of the calories thanks to Campbell’s scented candles.

Lifestyle expert Amy Goodman shares how Amazon is helping us gear up to find the best deals and the hottest products for the holidays this year!

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis is joined by lifestyle expert Maria Provenzano to get creative culinary ideas just in time for Halloween. From mummy brownie bars to a ghost latte, these out-of-the-box ideas will elevate your spooky spread!

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It takes its name from the word deepavali, Sanskrit for a row of lamps.

The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes from Massachusetts. Here’s what to know about the lighting and arrival.

California Live correspondent Lilliana Vazquez visits Hollywood Forever cemetery to get a preview of the 25th annual Dia De Los Muertos festivities. Celebrate rich traditions, get your face painted & more.

Halloween revelers are used to asking for a trick or treat, but many don’t know that they could also be asking for a fine. Here are some of the strangest Halloween laws around the country.

Dressy revelers will kick up their heels at the Casino Ballroom on the final night of 2024.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been observed in for thousands of years.

Kwanzaa is a secular American holiday that celebrates African roots and tradition. Here’s what you need to know.

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente is back for its 17th magical season of outdoor skating and holiday festivities in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Ice skate outdoors daily November 6 through January 20, 2025. Hour-long sessions start every 90 minutes. General admission is $20 or $15 for kids 8 and under; prices…

The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink is back at City Center Bishop Ranch, open for the winter season from November 8th to January 5th. The festive rink offers daily skating sessions, special weekend hours, and various seasonal events for skaters of all ages and skill levels. Check out the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 15th at 6PM., where Kristi…

Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi will be celebrated at a special event on December 7th, from 9AM to 10:30AM at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink located in City Center Bishop Ranch. Mattel has created a Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie doll, modeled after the figure skating legend, and this event offers a unique chance to meet her in person. Guests will enjoy…

If you’re looking to manage your holiday spending this season, all experts will say to start with a budget, and start early.

With three fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, manage your holiday spending by starting early and with a budget

Need to send a gift and make to make sure it arrives in time for the holidays? Here are the U.S. Postal Service’s recommended shipping deadlines.

The largest turkey producer in the U.S. wants to save you time this Thanksgiving by eliminating the dreaded thaw.

California Live’s Amber Pfister heads to Culver City to visit Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned & operated business spreading Halloween fun since 1987. Plus, owner Lyra Marble showcases a fun and family-friendly way to decorate your pumpkins this year.

Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.