Celebrating National Weatherperson's Day
The day honors people in the fields of meteorology, weather forecasting and broadcast meteorology, as well as volunteer storm spotters and observers.
Holidays and Celebrations
Marriage, Throughout Human History
This is a short history of the long tradition of marriage.
In Review: 24 Days of Christmas Series
Christmas may be over, but here are some of the most memorable people, places and practices from our 24 Days of Christmas series.
The Science Of Santa Claus
Bruce Hall's latest children's book attempts to answer the hypothetical science behind Santa Claus.
Why Christmas Ornaments At The White House Are Special
The White House might be known as the People's House, but it's also home for presidents and their families.
Discover The Christmas Magic At 'Enchant'
Enchant Christmas hopes to create special moments for around 1.2 million visitors across four cities.
Staff Sergeant Transforms Military Uniforms Into Holiday Decor
Air Force Staff Sergeant Nicole Zettlemoyer got the idea to turn uniforms into wreaths while visiting her mother during her chemotherapy treatment.
Botanical Garden In Nashville Shines For The Holidays
The former estate of the Cheek family was built in 1929. It's now a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum.
Truckers Volunteer To Deliver Wreaths Honoring Fallen Service Members
The Wreaths Across America program coordinates a wreath-laying ceremony every December at 3,100 locations in the U.S. and abroad.
Florida Dad Uses Chalk Art To Celebrate Christmas
Brian Morris decorates the sidewalk outside his house with iconic Christmas characters.
The Best Holiday Lights And Decor From Coast To Coast
Newsy's Jason Bellini takes a look at some of the best holiday light displays at homes around the country.
Reindeer Ranch Offers Real-Life Comet, Blitzen and Vixen
Hardy's Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, Illinois, offers a close-up look at what Santa's helpers are really like.
Dive Into An Underwater Winter Wonderland
An aquarium in New Jersey features a diving Santa and an underwater Christmas tree.
Christmas Tree Rental Business Creates Growth Opportunities
The trees are reused, compared to the millions of trees cut down in the U.S. each year that often end up in landfills.
Camel Keeps 200-Year-Old Christmas Tradition Alive
Aladdin the Christmas Camel is staying at Virginia's Mount Vernon for the winter, continuing a tradition started by George Washington.
Cave's Natural Acoustics Amplify A Cappella Group's Christmas Concert
The greenTONE a cappella group has been performing holiday carols at Wisconsin's Cave of the Mounds since 2010.
'It's A Wonderful Life' Celebrates 75th Anniversary
A festival in New York featured appearances by six original cast members, a groundbreaking for expansion of the museum and several bell ringings.
New Orleans Holiday Tradition Shines 1 Million Lights
Celebration in the Oaks has been a holiday tradition for more than 30 years and features more than 2 miles of lights and holiday displays.
Holiday Window Displays Return To New York City Stores
Every holiday season, some of the largest department stores in Manhattan present lavish window displays to bring people together and spread joy.
U.S. Coast Guard Ship Brings Christmas Trees To Chicago Families
The journey reenacts the odyssey made by the original Christmas tree ship in the 1900s, the schooner Rouse Simmons.
An Inside Look At How Scandinavian Christmas Glögg Is Made
It's a staple in Swedish households and a neighborhood favorite at one of the oldest bars in Chicago.
Hundreds Of Holiday Movies Hitting The Small Screen This Season
Companies like Hallmark, Lifetime, AMC and more have a whole new slate of holiday themed films just in time for the season.
90th Annual Lighting Of The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The 79-foot Norway spruce is adorned with more than 50,000 multicolored lights and topped with a 900-pound Swarovski crystal star.
Sensory Santa Helps People With Special Needs Celebrate Holiday Season
People with autism might prefer less stimulation, but Santa Claus believes all of us share the same need to be seen, loved and cared for.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns
After being crimped by the coronavirus pandemic last year, the holiday tradition returned in full Thursday, though with precautions.
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Christmas Markets Open With Caution In Frankfurt, Germany
European markets are usually bustling with holiday shoppers but things have been modified this year due to a surge in COVID cases.
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Montanans Call On Lawmakers To Honor Indigenous Peoples' Day
Earlier this year, two bills that would have established Indigenous Peoples' Day in Montana failed.
The Shift From Columbus Day To Indigenous Peoples Day
Christian Bryant dives into how people are reflecting on Indigenous Peoples Day and what mask mandates look like on tribal lands.
President Biden Declares Indigenous Peoples' Day
The goal is to shift the Columbus Day holiday to an appreciation of Native peoples.
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Recycled Christmas Trees In New Orleans Protect Wildlife And People
Helicopters are dropping thousands of Christmas trees into the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to protect marsh land from severe weather.
