Holidays

Colder weather and festive times are on the way, and those looking to take in the best of the season can soon head to Gallagher Way, which will transform into a winter wonderland beginning next month.

And just like that, the holidays are right around the corner — and they kick off with a Mariah Carey-themed holiday pop-up experience in Chicago.

Although Christmas is still more than 50 days away, it’s time, Mariah Carey says — and it’ll soon be time to see the “Queen of Christmas” live in the Chicago area.

SiriusXM amps up holiday cheer with the return of 26 festive channels, including the debut of Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio starting Friday.

While trick-or-treaters may have flooded Chicago streets on Halloween, many soon after began preparing to celebrate rich cultural tradition that originated in Mexico: Día de los Muertos.

An eclectic group of stars — including reality TV’s Ariana Madix, Broadway belter Idina Menzel, hip-hop’s T-Pain, members of the WNBA champions New York Liberty and country duo Dan + Shay — will feature in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

In the words of Mariah Carey: It’s time. Well, almost.

Mariah Carey officially declared that it was time to start celebrating the holiday season with her annual Nov. 1 “It’s time!” video shared to social media.

Goodbye Halloween, hello winter holidays — and hello to Chicago’s official Christmas tree.

Christmas on the Ranch, filmed in Illinois, debuts on Hulu this Friday. The holiday rom-com follows a Chicago relationship expert stranded at a ranch just before Christmas.

A holiday movie debuting soon on Hulu will feature not one, but multiple Chicago suburbs.

Here’s a guide on how to make an altar to the dead and how to pay tribute to your ancestors for the six-day celebration.

While trick-or-treaters will flood Chicago area streets in costume on Thursday, Oct. 31, many soon after are preparing to celebrate a rich cultural tradition that originated in Mexico: Día de los Muertos.

Halloween hasn’t happened yet but for those already looking to the holiday season, a big moment is coming.

Worried about packing the pounds on this holiday season? Well, now you can get the smells of that family dinner without any of the calories thanks to Campbell’s scented candles.

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.