Christmas

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.

People across Southern California can spread a little extra joy for the 2024 holiday season by participating in some of these local toy drives.

California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad heads to downtown Torrance to check out the antique faire, which is celebrating its 26th anniversary. She catches up with Julie Randall, the founder, to learn how to maximize a shopping experience and get the best price.

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.

About a week after vintage Christmas decorations were stolen from a photo studio in Long Beach, the thieves came back to return them to their rightful owners. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2024.

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

Gift cards are a popular stocking stuffer or gift for those in a rush, but according to experts, could be the easiest way to spoil an otherwise thoughtful gesture.

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.