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Gift card scams on the rise as the holiday season approaches
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.
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North Carolina Christmas tree selected for White House
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.
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Black Friday 2024: Everything you need to know to score the best deals
Black Friday is almost here! Here are the deals being offered by major retailers to help you save on your holiday shopping. Plus, everything you need to know about what stores will be open on Black Friday and whether it’s worth shopping in-person on Friday or from your couch on Cyber Monday.
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‘Operation Santa' is coming to town! How to adopt children's North Pole letters this holiday
Find out how to help the USPS fulfill children’s wishes to Santa this holiday season.
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Advent calendars: All about the tradition and ones to buy this year
Advent is all about the lead-up to Christmas.
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Why this mom gives her kids toilet paper for Christmas
Donna Bitner of New Mexico loves spoiling her children with Christmas gifts — particularly trash bags, toilet paper and towels.
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Christmas tree arrives at Americana at Brand mall in Glendale
A 80-foot tall Christmas tree was delivered Friday on a flatbed truck to the Americana at Brand mall in Glendale.
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It's hot, but a wintry OC fest has a cool ‘Christmas in July' deal
The sunbeams are scorching so we’re picturing fun and frosty nights at “Winter Fest OC.”
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A popular Halloween boutique in Corona del Mar has its eerie opening date
Roger’s Gardens also shared the debut date for its also-beloved Christmas boutique.
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What is the Epiphany or the Three Kings Day?
Epiphany, also known as the Three Kings Day or Theophany, is a Christian feast celebrated on Jan. 6, which commemorates the visit of the Magi to Jesus Christ.
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Where you can recycle Christmas trees in LA County
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas tree recycling season.
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Breakfast, toys and laundry services at annual Operation Warm Wishes event
The non-profit organization Operation Warm Wishes held their annual Christmas event in Santa Ana.
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Laugh Factory annual Christmas dinner
The Laugh Factor in Hollywood provided laughter and meals to many in need in their traditional Christmas dinner.
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Catholics celebrate midnight mass
Catholics are headed to midnight mass to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ for Christmas. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 24, 2023.
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In Mexico, piñatas are not only a game for children. This tradition has been around for 400 years
The tradition goes back even further. Some say piñatas can be traced back to China, where paper-making originated.
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Santa is traveling around the world. Do you want to know where he is right now?”
As children around the world eagerly await Santa’s arrival on Christmas, the military is ready to track him and see if he’s using any new technology.
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‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus': Read the essay from 1897 that made us believe
More than a century ago, an 8-year-old named Virginia O’Hanlon had a question weighing on her mind. Were her friends correct when they said, “There is no Santa Claus”?
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Cutest stocking stuffers: Long Beach hospital continues tradition of placing newborns in Christmas accessory
A decades-long treasured tradition is continuing this year in Long Beach, where glowing parents of newborns are getting the most adorable stocking stuffer.
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How to protect yourself against gift card scams
A warning if you’re giving a gift card this Christmas, the recipient may go to use it, only to find the balance on the card is zero as scammers are swiping the money. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 22, 2023.
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Long Beach continues tradition of newborns in stockings
An adorable holiday tradition continues at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, where newborns are placed in stockings.