Holidays

Officials are advising the public to be prepared for long lines, busy terminals and possible delays at airports around the country as a busy week of holiday travel kicks off. NBC Chicago’s Jenn Schanz reports.

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, brought some holiday cheer to patients and families at a children’s hospital in Washington.

The holidays always bring a bevy of beverages for seasonal sipping. In recent years, we’ve tried the Gingerbread Martini, the Rudolph, and the Snowglobe. This year, apparently, we’re making hot Dr Pepper.

Whether for a holiday gathering or a casual get-together, a charcuterie board invites guests to graze and explore, all while showcasing a variety of complementary flavors.

No one needs us to remind you about the obvious holiday movies playing on repeat on cable, but perhaps you are looking to go beyond the obvious this year.

Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier New Year’s fireworks show is always a sight to see — but this year, it will be even more special.

Transportation leaders expect a record number of travelers this holiday — up 3.5% from last year.

Who, when and where to watch. Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL slate on Christmas Day.

You can spend a day in the life of Kevin McCallister while experiencing the Plaza Hotel’s “Home Alone: Fun in New York” package.

Don’t panic: Christmas and Hanukkah aren’t here yet, and you’ve still got some time to do last minute shopping. But the clock is ticking, and popular retail and grocery stores may have different hours leading up to the holidays.

Thousands of Amazon workers are set to strike in the middle of holiday shipping season, including at one facility in the Chicago suburbs. Could it impact your holiday delivery?

Planning to renew your Illinois driver’s license over Christmas break? You’re going to want to check the DMV’s hours first.

Teachers are calling this common holiday gift “the last thing we need.”

The potato pancake is an Ashkenazi Jewish food traditionally prepared for Hanukkah.

The roughly 30 full- and part-time workers at Cakes Body, an online retailer, will be offline from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15 while receiving their normal pay.

In a special week-long holiday series, NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy is making a difference in the lives of Chicagoans who’ve been going through a hard time.

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday lasts for eight nights. But many people might not know the rich history and traditions that go along with the annual observance known as the “Festival of Lights.”

The holiday originated in the United Kingdom and is now also celebrated in some other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

One 4-year-old girl made the most of her school’s Christmas performance this holiday season.

Communication and setting realistic expectations are two of the ways of solving for anxiety and stress when preparing for the holiday season.