The Thieves Who Stole Christmas: 3 Stories Of Real-Life 'Grinches'
This week, Christmas gifts and decorations were swiped in Pennsylvania, Idaho and Florida.
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Holiday Spending Expected To Be Higher This Christmas Season
North Carolina store owners are expecting seasonal spending to be a little higher this year.
New York Motorists Vote To Shift Wreaths That Have Infuriated Them For Years
The Holland Tunnel became the subject of a fervent petition to change which letters its holiday decorations should adorn. In what could be called a Christmas miracle, the Port Authority listened.
He Is Jewish, But Being Santa Is His Calling
Rick Rosenthal has been playing the role of Santa for almost seven years. At StoryCorps, he recalls how it all began.
A Dutch Holiday Tradition: Protesting A Christmas Character In Blackface
The figure at the center of the controversy is Zwarte Piet – Black Pete – often portrayed by people who don Afro wigs and paint their faces black.
Tear-Jerker British Ad Recreates Elton John's Christmas Past
The British department store chain John Lewis & Partners is famous for its heart-wrenching Christmas ads. This year's edition features a very famous musician and a life-altering gift.
How The Glitch Stole Christmas: S.C. Lottery Says Error Caused Winning Tickets
As word got out on Christmas Day about the sudden proliferation of winning tickets, a frenzy reportedly ensued. The state has suspended sales and validations of the game while it investigates.
Tracking Santa Tradition Is Serious Fun For NORAD
The longstanding tradition has reportedly become the biggest single public outreach program for the Defense Department, according to Politico. More than 100 thousand kids reach out each Christmas Eve.
For Puerto Ricans Displaced By Maria, A First Christmas Away From Home
Thousands of people who fled the island after Maria will celebrate the holidays elsewhere this year. For one family, that means adjusting their tropical traditions for the frigid New England winter.
Advent Calendars Now Offer Treats For Grown-Ups
Food and beverage companies are trying to boost their holiday sales by tempting adults to buy versions of the Advent calendar that carry boozy, meaty and salty Christmastime treats.