Holidays

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis is joined by lifestyle expert Maria Provenzano to get creative culinary ideas just in time for Halloween. From mummy brownie bars to a ghost latte, these out-of-the-box ideas will elevate your spooky spread!

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It takes its name from the word deepavali, Sanskrit for a row of lamps.

The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes from Massachusetts. Here’s what to know about the lighting and arrival.

California Live correspondent Lilliana Vazquez visits Hollywood Forever cemetery to get a preview of the 25th annual Dia De Los Muertos festivities. Celebrate rich traditions, get your face painted & more.

Halloween revelers are used to asking for a trick or treat, but many don’t know that they could also be asking for a fine. Here are some of the strangest Halloween laws around the country.

Dressy revelers will kick up their heels at the Casino Ballroom on the final night of 2024.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been observed in for thousands of years.

Kwanzaa is a secular American holiday that celebrates African roots and tradition. Here’s what you need to know.

The sizable specimen, dubbed “The World’s Tallest Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree,” will be on view at The Citadel Outlets.

Need to send a gift and make to make sure it arrives in time for the holidays? Here are the U.S. Postal Service’s recommended shipping deadlines.

The largest turkey producer in the U.S. wants to save you time this Thanksgiving by eliminating the dreaded thaw.

California Live’s Amber Pfister heads to Culver City to visit Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned & operated business spreading Halloween fun since 1987. Plus, owner Lyra Marble showcases a fun and family-friendly way to decorate your pumpkins this year.

Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.

“The earlier you send, the better,” the Postal Service said.

Swifties, take note: A Taylor Swift evening is ahead at the pop-up rink, and KUSC Classical Sundays, too.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with lifestyle expert Brandi Milloy to create a fun family bucket-list for the month of October. Celebrate the Halloween season with unique happenings in San Francisco, San Diego and the Greater Los Angeles area.

California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen meets up with Chef Teena Arora in Redwood City to learn all about Diwali, which kicks off on October 31st. Learn about the rich origins of this festival of lights, from traditional cuisine to authentic décor.

Inflationary-weary shoppers still may wait until the first weather snap to get a basic sweater. But when it comes to seasonal items, a growing number of consumers are increasingly wanting to jump on scents and flavors from Halloween to Christmas earlier and earlier.

Tickets are on sale for the pretty peek-around, which will feature carolers, lawn games, and refreshments.

A glittering and Grinchy season is ahead at Universal Studios Hollywood.