holidays

Santa Clauses are coming to town. Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for annual SantaCon charity pub crawls.

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The holidays aren’t about getting gifts. They’re about giving: giving your time, your donations, your heart to bring the magic of Christmas to a child. That’s what Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Holiday of Hope is about. Noelle Walker has the story.

Donations help bring Christmas to about 1,600 children served by the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center.

The Christmas spirit has arrived to a community in Fort Worth where more than 200 lighted arches are getting everyone’s attention. Check out the images here.

NBC 5 Today has been sharing some of the brighter moments from the holidays. Fun events, shopping secrets, but it’s not always merry and bright for a lot of people this time of year.  

Here’s how you can keep calm, cool and collected through what can be a stressful season. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.

Volunteers showed up in full force to help on the first day of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree gift distribution as families showed up for their scheduled appointments to receive those gifts. NBC 5’s Vince Sims was there as NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 elves lended a helping hand.

Christmastime means the curtains are lifting on stages around the world for the Nutcracker Ballet. In Fort Worth, that holiday family tradition isn’t just something to go watch. Noelle Walker explains. 

Emmah and Elle’s visit with Santa and Captain in his Christmas pajamas were featured during the holiday photos segment on Dec. 12, 2024.

Volunteers showed up in full force to help on the first day of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree gift distribution as families showed up for their scheduled appointments to receive those gifts.

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Thousands are gathered in Downtown Dallas celebrating The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It’s one of the biggest religious events of the year. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans reports from The National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Thousands gathered in downtown Dallas on Wednesday night to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It’s one of the biggest religious events of the year.

Wells passed out during shopping, and Romeo and Rowdy ready for Santa Paws as well as Indie’s pink tail were featured during the holiday photos segment on Dec. 11, 2024.

Telemundo Texas will bring you live coverage of the most symbolic moments to celebrate the ‘Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe’ with ‘Las Mañanitas a la Virgen’ Wednesday night.

Nonprofits are in need of volunteers for a number of causes this holiday season, including a dire need for Salvation Army bell ringers.

NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen is live at the salvation army to tell us about the need for volunteers this holiday season.

Whether you want your holiday lights to dim or dazzle, a Wi-Fi-connected smart plug can help. Consumer Reports shares some simple tech tips to ensure your home stays bright, beautiful, and safe all from an app on your phone or even your voice.

Maluca’s wearing a Christmas sweater and Isla’s merry meltdown were featured during the holiday photos segment on Dec. 10, 2024.