Holidays

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.

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.