Holidays

A special holiday mass at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels was held in downtown Los Angeles for Christmas Eve. Tracey Leong report for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

Last minute shoppers flocked to outlet mall and shopping plazas throughout SoCal to try to snag final gifts and deals for the year. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

Jennifer Aniston showed off her Christmas decor, including her elaborately decorated tree and a very special ornament, joking, “If you know me, you know.”

Discovery Cube Los Angeles will drop the balloons twice during daylight hours on New Year’s Eve.

The world-famous backlot is glittering with “Gilmore Girls”-inspired sights.

The Central Coast gem is a merry and maximalist dreamscape during the holidays.

Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it’s within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.

After this season’s peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.

Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.

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.