Holidays

From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.

If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.

Travis County residents can recycle their Christmas trees at several drop-off locations.

From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.

Shoppers at an H-E-B store in North Texas were surprised with free groceries just in time for the Christmas holiday.

With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.

Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.

If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.

For over a decade, an Austin man has been dressing up as Santa on horseback. This Christmas he's back at it, pushing through what's been a rough year.

On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.

A new study reveals which U.S. flight routes face the biggest holiday delays – and which might get you home early.

Most Americans are not planning additional charitable donations before the end of 2025, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.

If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break. 

The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.

The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season.  There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.