holidays

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the perfect gifts for everyone on your list at Christmas in Cowtown. JuniorLeague.org

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a U.S. holiday that honors and commemorates the history and culture of indigenous peoples in America.

The Hezbollah rocket fire this week comes ahead of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard takes a look at how the Jewish community across North Texas– is observing the holiday differently this year.

Let’s taco ’bout those National Taco Day Deals in DFW.

Celebrate the national holiday with these local deals.

Here’s how to watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for free on Apple TV+.

Constitution day is a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

The mystique of Friday the 13th continues to captivate our imaginations and spark conversations around the world. Here are the theories behind the day.

The Transportation Security Administration says it is preparing for what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record.

From the curious to the downright bizarre, there’s a day for everything. Did you know you can make your own obscure holiday? Find out how, and why, these quirky holidays come to be.