holidays

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday lasts for eight nights. But many people might not know the rich history and traditions that go along with the annual observance known as the “Festival of Lights.”

The holiday originated in the United Kingdom and is now also celebrated in some other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

Rescues Bella and Finn were featured during the holiday photos segment on Dec. 16, 2024.

One 4-year-old girl made the most of her school’s Christmas performance this holiday season.

Communication and setting realistic expectations are two of the ways of solving for anxiety and stress when preparing for the holiday season.

From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.

More than 100 kids have been treated to an airplane flight and visit to a hangar at Denver International Airport that was transformed into the North Pole.

If you’re looking to start a new tradition, this one is as cozy and wholesome as it gets.

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.

Here’s how to turn 16 days of paid time off into 55 vacation days in 2025.

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.