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Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here's your holiday gift-exchange survival guide
Secret Santa gift exchanges among friends, family or co-workers can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Or they can be just another seasonal stressor.
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Why we do we hang Christmas stockings? The history behind the tradition
Read up on the history of the humble Christmas stocking and get some ideas for thoughtful stocking stuffers.
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Family gives health update on widower who suffered stroke after donating his tree to Rockefeller Center
Earl Albert’s daughter-in-law shared on TODAY that he was able to have a “little watch party” of the tree lighting ceremony from his room.
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WATCH: Child psychologist breaks down how to talk to your kids about Santa
Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, host of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic Podcast shares advice on broaching the subject this holiday season.
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Should you tell your kids the truth about Santa? Here's what one expert says
As the holiday season rolls around, one of the most debated parenting topics resurfaces: Should parents tell their kids that Santa isn’t real? Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and creator of the “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” podcast, sheds light on this hot topic in an interview with NBC.
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It's the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is ‘A Season of Peace and Light'
The first lady welcomed National Guard families to the White House on Monday to be among the first members of the public to see the decorations.
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How to watch the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting
The long-awaited Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting is set to take place Wednesday, Dec. 4. Here’s how you can watch the festivities on NBC and Peacock.
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White House decorated with ‘peace and light' for 2024 holiday season
The 2024 White House holiday decorations include 83 Christmas trees and more than 28,000 ornaments.
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A Hallmark movie inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? Sort of
The NFL and Hallmark teamed up for the film “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” which features cameos by Donna Kelce and several Chiefs stars.
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Westfield Old Orchard Mall announces holiday event series with tree lighting, fireworks and more
A slew of holiday events are coming to a popular Chicago-area mall, starting with a Christmas tree lighting and an appearance by Santa Claus himself this weekend.
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WATCH: White House Christmas tree received by Jill Biden for the last time
First Lady Jill Biden received this year’s White House Christmas tree, named “Tree-mendous,” on Monday from a farm in North Carolina that was devastated by Hurricane Helene
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North Carolina Christmas tree selected for White House
A 19-foot-tall Frasier fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, was selected to be the White House Christmas tree.
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Black Friday 2024: Everything you need to know to score the best deals
Black Friday is here! Here are the deals being offered by major retailers to help you save on your holiday shopping. Plus, everything you need to know about what stores will be open on Black Friday and whether it’s worth shopping in-person on Friday or from your couch on Cyber Monday.
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‘Operation Santa' is coming to town! How to adopt children's North Pole letters this holiday
Find out how to help the USPS fulfill children’s wishes to Santa this holiday season.
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Advent calendars: All about the tradition and ones to buy this year
Advent is all about the lead-up to Christmas.
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Why this mom gives her kids toilet paper for Christmas
Donna Bitner of New Mexico loves spoiling her children with Christmas gifts — particularly trash bags, toilet paper and towels.
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Logan Square family donates Chicago's official Christmas tree
A family in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood donated a tree to be used as the city’s official Christmas tree.
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Santa Claus returns to the Swissôtel Chicago with a festive holiday suite on the 41st floor
The Swissôtel Chicago’s beloved holiday Santa suite is back, transforming the 41st floor into a magical wonderland.
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Nominations now open for Chicago's official Christmas tree at Millennium Park
Chicago is searching for the perfect Christmas tree to shine in Millennium Park this holiday season. The ideal tree should stand at least 45 feet tall, be within 50 miles of the Loop, and preferably be a Norway spruce or fir.
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Macy's Walnut Room now accepting reservations
Macy’s Walnut Room, a Chicago holiday tradition for over a century, is now taking reservations. Don’t miss the iconic 40-foot Christmas tree, up from November 4th to January 7th.