Holidays

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It takes its name from the word deepavali, Sanskrit for a row of lamps.

The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes from Massachusetts. Here’s what to know about the lighting and arrival.

Halloween revelers are used to asking for a trick or treat, but many don’t know that they could also be asking for a fine. Here are some of the strangest Halloween laws around the country.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been observed in for thousands of years.

Kwanzaa is a secular American holiday that celebrates African roots and tradition. Here’s what you need to know.

A North Side family is paying homage to “The Bear” — the FX hit show about an acclaimed chef who returns home to take over his family’s restaurant — with an impeccable Halloween display.

A North Side family is paying homage to “The Bear” — the FX hit show about an acclaimed chef who returns home to take over his family’s restaurant — with an impeccable Halloween display.

Need to send a gift and make to make sure it arrives in time for the holidays? Here are the U.S. Postal Service’s recommended shipping deadlines.

The largest turkey producer in the U.S. wants to save you time this Thanksgiving by eliminating the dreaded thaw.

Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.

“The earlier you send, the better,” the Postal Service said.

Those interested in attending special events at Christkindlmarket in Chicago and Aurora can now secure their spot.

The federal holiday of Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 14, which means many businesses across the United States are closed. But is mail delivered on Columbus Day?

Monday, Oct. 14 is the federal holiday of Columbus Day, which means many businesses including the United States Postal Service are closed.

A number of states will recognize Monday as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, however that won’t be the case in Illinois, in Chicago or on a federal level.

Inflationary-weary shoppers still may wait until the first weather snap to get a basic sweater. But when it comes to seasonal items, a growing number of consumers are increasingly wanting to jump on scents and flavors from Halloween to Christmas earlier and earlier.

The federal holiday of Columbus Day this year falls on Monday, Oct. 14. However, many states and cities now recognize the day as Indigenous Peoples Day.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a U.S. holiday that honors and commemorates the history and culture of indigenous peoples in America.

The holiday season will be here before you know it, and Target is releasing its top toys for 2024.

The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American hostage who was killed in late August are remembering their son’s legacy as Rosh Hashanah begins. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.