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...

On the second day of Kwanzaa, the community in Hartford gathered to celebrate the cultural holiday.

On the second day of Kwanzaa, the community in Hartford gathered to celebrate the cultural holiday. “It’s not a religious holiday,” said Kamora Le’Ella Herrington, who organized the event. “It’s a communal, collective holiday for Black Americans to come together and remember who we are.” Kwanzaa was first observed in 1966 and celebrates African-American and Pan-African culture, history and...

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

As Christmas presents are being opened, some of you may not be so thrilled with what you got and are looking to make a return.

As Christmas presents are being opened, some of you may not be so thrilled with what you got and are looking to make a return. Thursday marks the start of the returns rush this year. “I wanted to get it off the shelf right now. I didn’t want it clogging up the house,” Stephanie, from Vernon, said. Stephanie made...

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.

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.

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.

Experts suggest you banish your inner perfectionist and actually enjoy the holiday season. Here’s how.

The average high-quality float costs $275,000.