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The Perfect Holiday Dinner From an Air Fryer
The pandemic has forced many of us to host a smaller crowd for the holidays this year. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shows how to skip the oven and cook from an air fryer instead.
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Your (Very) Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide That Won't Break Your Budget
Are you scrambling to buy your last-minute holiday presents? NerdWallet’s personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer stopped by LX News to share last-minute gift ideas for procrastinators who don’t want to break their bank accounts.
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Don't Worry, Kids: Dr. Fauci Says Santa Is Vaccinated Against the Coronavirus
In a CNN interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci told some curious kids that he visited the North Pole himself and administered a coronavirus vaccine to Santa.
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The Origins of Christmas Trees Dates Back to Ancient Egypt
You think you know the long, storied history of Christmas trees? Well, here’s a few things that may have slipped past your radar.
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Real Tree or Fake? And Why Your Choice Could Help Save the Planet
It seems like a simple choice. Real tree or fake for Christmas. But here’s why that simple choice could have long lasting consequences.
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How You Can Do Your Small Part to Help the Planet for the Holidays
There are some relatively small things you can do for the holiday season that will go a long way to helping the planet…from the type of Christmas tree you pick out to how you wrap your presents.
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Save the Planet! Recycle and Think Green For the Holiday Season
Do the planet a solid. Dismiss the primal urge to dump all that trash in a plastic bag and get on with your day. The holiday season is the time to think green.
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Signs of the Holiday Season in DC
The traditional turkey pardon and arrival of the White House Christmas tree are familiar signs of the holiday season. Derrick Ward reports.
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Is Best Enjoyed From a (Social) Distance
Like just about everything else this year the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be… different. No bulging crowds. Fewer balloons and a lot more masks. But even with that the parade will go on, albeit in a muted fashion.
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Neiman Marcus Unveils 2020 Fantasy Gift Christmas Catalog
Neiman Marcus has unveiled their annual Christmas Book of fantasy gifts for the 2020 holiday season.
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Your Holiday Bubble Checklist: Make This List and Check It Twice to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe From COVID-19 This Season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, experts are suggesting creating a family or community bubble as the safest way to enjoy this year’s holiday celebrations while reducing your risk of COVID-19 and the flu. NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker shares a holiday bubble checklist that your holiday group can adopt in the days and weeks before your gatherings to ensure everyone...
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Should You Travel This Thanksgiving or Stay Home? A Health Expert Weighs in on the COVID-19 Risks
The holidays are typically the busiest time of year for travel, but amid the threat of COVID-19, health experts are hoping more people stay closer to home this year. Andrew Noymer, a public health expert and professor at the University of California, Irvine, joined LX News to discuss the health risks of holiday travel and safety tips for visiting relatives...
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How to Navigate Holiday Family Gatherings in the Age of COVID-19
Your guide to having awkward conversations and minimizing coronavirus spread at family get-togethers.
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Rethinking the Holidays: Traditions, Change Are on the Table
Lots of people are already looking for creative and safe ways to celebrate the holidays this year.
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The Quarantine Bubble: Keeping Your Social Circle Small for Fall and Winter Festivities
NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker provides helpful tips for staying safe at social gatherings this fall and winter, including limiting events to fewer people and staying outdoors as much as possible to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19.
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‘The Joy Place': 300+ Santas Adorn Home for Son Who Died in Iraq
Traditional Santa Claus figurines, Plush Santa Claus dolls, Santas of different nationalities, miniature Santas and ones that sing and dance — even a Santa Claus doing pushups. You’ll find more than 300 versions of the jolly ol’ fellow in Suarez’s San Diego home at Christmastime. But the tradition serves a special purpose for the Suarez family, who lost their son,…
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Holiday Etiquette: 10 Rules for Gift-Giving This Holiday Season
You’ve got your holiday shopping list made and you’re checking it twice....
...But are you getting the right gifts for the right people? And what should you do if you are strapped for cash?...
...Following some simple gift-giving rules can help you easily navigate the holiday season. They can also help set the tone for your relationships for the upcoming...