President Trump has declared that Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 will be federal holidays this year, meaning that federal departments and agencies will be closed. According to an executive order issued ...

From the sweet aroma of baked cookies to the festive family gatherings, Shawn Hundertmark’s mom always put the merry in Christmas. When she died 20 years ago, Hundertmark dedicated his yearly ...

Whether it's a carton of milk or a gift for your cousin who has just decided to come home for Christmas, there are always last-minute items you need to make your holiday complete. Several U.S. stores ...

December 24 feels like a holiday to many, with its half-empty offices and the rush of a last-minute shopping crowd. Its status as an official holiday, however, isn't the same as Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve is almost here, but now, you can look forward to the day as another federal holiday. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, Dec. 18, making Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) ...

Will it be a white Christmas where you live? The best chances for a white Christmas this week in the U.S. are across the northern halves of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and the northern Great ...

The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we share in the joy of Christmas Day and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The story of the Christmas miracle ...

Tree farmers and the marketing group that supports them want more Americans to buy live-cut trees. A new Home Depot ad gave them holiday hope. By Kevin Draper Milk had “Got Milk?” Beef had “Beef: It’s ...

Use the search bar below to see if your city is forecast to have snowy conditions on Dec. 25, 2025. If you live in the eastern half of the United States or Canada, you might have been teased. An early ...

Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Dunkin', Burger King, Wendy's, Red Lobster, Starbucks, IHOP, McDonald's. If weeks of holiday planning and festivities have left you exhausted and you don’t feel ...

The official White House Christmas portrait is out — and it’s a formal affair. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are both wearing black and standing before Christmas trees, decor and lights ...

President Trump issued an executive order making Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 federal holidays for the current year. The order applies to federal government employees, though some may still work for national ...