Christmas

From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.

If you’re looking to start a new tradition, this one is as cozy and wholesome as it gets.

Eddy Rich started his Santa Claus side hustle nearly three decades ago. Now, he and his son make money by selling personalized videos from Santa on Cameo.

California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen visits PayPal Park in the heart of Silicon Valley, which has been transformed into a magical holiday wonderland. It’s all a part of “Enchant Christmas” in San Jose, CA. You’ll find the world’s largest Christmas light maze, an ice-skating trail, and so much more at this whimsical holiday destination.

For decades, the Salvation Army has been helping San Diego families who may not be able to afford Christmas presents. But this year, the organization needs help. NBC 7 and Telemundo 20’s Karla Gonzalez reports on Dec. 12, 2024.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera is with MC Canlas, the founder of the “Parol Lantern Festival” in San Francisco, learning about the history of this unique Christmas decoration for many Filipino families and how one is made.

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind so your Christmas tree is as fresh as can be these next few weeks.

The hilarious Jonathan Bennett & Melissa Peterman join California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to chat about Hallmark’s first ever reality competition series!

Secret Santa gift exchanges among friends, family or co-workers can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Or they can be just another seasonal stressor.

Read up on the history of the humble Christmas stocking and get some ideas for thoughtful stocking stuffers.

Earl Albert’s daughter-in-law shared on TODAY that he was able to have a “little watch party” of the tree lighting ceremony from his room.

Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, host of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic Podcast shares advice on broaching the subject this holiday season.

As the holiday season rolls around, one of the most debated parenting topics resurfaces: Should parents tell their kids that Santa isn’t real? Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and creator of the “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” podcast, sheds light on this hot topic in an interview with NBC.

The first lady welcomed National Guard families to the White House on Monday to be among the first members of the public to see the decorations.

The long-awaited Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting is set to take place Wednesday, Dec. 4. Here’s how you can watch the festivities on NBC and Peacock.

The 2024 White House holiday decorations include 83 Christmas trees and more than 28,000 ornaments.

The NFL and Hallmark teamed up for the film “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” which features cameos by Donna Kelce and several Chiefs stars.

First Lady Jill Biden received this year’s White House Christmas tree, named “Tree-mendous,” on Monday from a farm in North Carolina that was devastated by Hurricane Helene

A 19-foot-tall Frasier fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, was selected to be the White House Christmas tree.