A tradition that began in 1907 is back to welcome us to 2026! The annual ball drop in New York City's Times Square returns for its latest incarnation, nearly 120 years after it first dropped to ring ...

President Trump has declared that Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 will be federal holidays this year, meaning that federal departments and agencies will be closed. According to an executive order issued ...

Christmas is this week, and whether you are looking to do some last-minute shopping or grab a quick bite to eat, consumers will have plenty of options on Christmas Eve. Here's everything you need to ...

Santa might have a gigantic present in his bag on Christmas Eve, when the estimated jackpot for the night's drawing will be at least an estimated $1.7 billion — the fourth largest in Powerball and U.S ...

Whether it's a carton of milk or a gift for your cousin who has just decided to come home for Christmas, there are always last-minute items you need to make your holiday complete. Several U.S. stores ...

For anyone who wants to celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day by dining out, multiple fast-food and chain restaurants will be open on the holidays this week—Christmas Eve on Wednesday and Christmas ...

December 24 feels like a holiday to many, with its half-empty offices and the rush of a last-minute shopping crowd. Its status as an official holiday, however, isn't the same as Christmas Day.

As the holiday season ramps up, many people are wondering whether the U.S. Postal Service delivers mail on Christmas Eve. The answer is a little different than some might expect. The Postal Service ...

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A number of countries have canceled their New Year's Eve celebrations this year for a wide range of reasons. In some cases, countries have opted to cancel certain aspects of the celebrations because ...

It's officially Christmas Eve Eve, which means the clock is ticking to get what you need at shops and grocery stores before many of them close their doors for the holiday. In some cases, stores are ...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared Christmas Eve a state holiday for public servants. Maryland state government agencies and offices will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. President Donald Trump ...