Hallmark's Christmas movies feature iconic locations you can actually visit. From attractions in the South to far-flung destinations in Canada, turn your holiday binge-watching into a trip to these real-life movie towns.

Money gifts burning a hole in your pocket? These deals on WIRED-tested gadgets and gizmos will stretch your dollars.

NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.

From matching pajamas to dance parties, here's a look at how your favorite stars are spending the Christmas holiday.

From department stores to grocers, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day.

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday started.

Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus, and Christians around the globe have observed the day for centuries with lights, decorations and gifts. Santa made his rounds, too — in Benin, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. — and, perhaps, your home.

If you look into the history of practically anything, it's complex. The early Christians celebrated the incarnation of God, from the annunciation to his resurrection, on a variety of feast days. They also celebrated the changes in season, along with other members of their community, on days like the spring and winter solstices.

Many Americans may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in a winter wonderland this year. Above-average temperatures are in the weather forecast for much of the continental U.S. for Christmas week of 2024. But a few areas have a ...

Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, Christmas Eve Powerball was $1.8 billion not long after 7 Florida tickets won $1 million in less than a month.

Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his predecessor, Francis.