Holidays

Over the course of five hours, 174 skiers and snowboarders were brought down by rope from gondolas at a Colorado ski resort due to a ski lift malfunction.

NORAD’s Santa tracker is a Christmas tradition that’s become nearly global in scope. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.

Climate reporter Chase Cain talked to a rose farm owner to discuss the effects of climate change in the growth of roses for the iconic parade.

The 2025 Rose Parade theme is “Best Day Ever” and will celebrate life’s most memorable moments.

Music, piñatas, and treats are part of the Christmas season tradition.

Here’s how much it costs to construct an entry into the iconic Rose Parade, one of the United States’ most treasured holiday celebrations.

One grocer in El Monte is getting ready for the holiday rush, preparing tamales for the holidays. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Dec. 23, 2024. 

Experts suggest you banish your inner perfectionist and actually enjoy the holiday season. Here’s how.

The average high-quality float costs $275,000.

Before you run out the door this Christmas — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours.

The anti-holiday holiday made famous on “Seinfeld” is celebrated annually on Dec. 23.

The holiday season travel period has begun and the Automobile Club of Southern California projects that 9.9 million SoCal residents will take end-of-the-year trips making it a busy time for roads and airports. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 9 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2024.

About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, but what, exactly, is an angel? Typical portrayals in Western art depict them as human-looking, but with wings.

With the countdown for Christmas well underway, tortillerias are preparing masa for tamales. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

The yuletide anthem makes millions of dollars every year, estimates suggest. The “Queen of Christmas” likely keeps a big chunk of that haul, experts say.

If you followed every online guide, you’d be tipping three dozen people during the holiday season. Here’s how to narrow things down if your budget is tight.

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water. Starting on Saturday, he’ll be spotted at AquaRio Marine Aquarium swimming with sharks during their daily fish feeding sessions as part of the city’s Christmas festivities.

Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day. That’s only happened four times since 1900.

Two brothers behind a Valencia toy company saved the holidays with their generous donation after thieves stole toys that were meant to be given to kids in need. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

The holidays can be anxiety-inducing. Try having micro moments of connection with family and friends, says happiness expert Jessica Weiss.