Holiday

Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor the U.S. military community, but both holidays serve different purposes.

Folks should expect long lines as they head to D.C. area airports as hoards of travelers hit the roads, undeterred by a resurgence of COVID-19. News4’s Megan McGrath reports many people are opting to take a virus test and reconnect with loved ones over the holidays.

Emotional testimonies marked the 30th year that wreaths were placed en masse at Arlington National Cemetery. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

Arlington National Cemetery welcomed about 40,000 volunteers Saturday to participate in Wreaths Across America, a somber and beautiful holiday tradition of laying wreaths at the graves of service members. Wreaths Across America will bring volunteers to 3,100 cemeteries in a nationwide effort to honor fallen veterans and soldiers during the holidays. More than 150,000 wreaths were set to be placed…

Wreaths Across America returned to Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday. News4’s Tracee Wilkins reports.

Capital Candy Jar’s Dave Burton takes you inside the business and how they make a holiday favorite, a chocolate peanut butter cup. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

More than 150,000 holiday wreaths are set to be placed on graves at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday in a momentous tribute to servicemembers. Wreaths Across America will bring volunteers to 3,100 cemeteries in a nationwide effort to honor fallen veterans and soldiers during the holidays. It will be the 30th year that the organization has come to Arlington National…

A D.C. nonprofit is bringing Christmas cheer — plus a camel and other farm animals — to Ward 8 as a cap to its season of giving. News4’s Molette Green reports.

News4’s Shawn Yancy spoke with Dan Mead of Arlington Wreath Project about Wreaths Across America.

Few desserts say “it’s Christmastime” better than cookies. Build a tray of holiday favorites with these recipes from News4’s Megan McGrath. 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 eggs, room…

From theater to music to holiday shopping, News4’s Tommy McFly has ideas for what you can do this weekend in the Washington, D.C., area.

An artificial Christmas tree may save money in the long run and be easier to clean up – but nothing compares to picking out a tree and keeping family traditions alive during the holiday season.

News4’s Megan McGrath shares expert advice for avoiding weight gain over the holidays.

Pie lovers rejoice! Krispy Kreme released its collection of Thanksgiving-inspired doughnuts this week — and it might make you rethink the deserts at your dinner table this year.

Ahead of what’s expected to be a busy holiday travel season amid the pandemic, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is raising concerns because of the number of Transportation Security Administration agents who have yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The U.S. Postal Service will implement higher shipping prices ahead of the holiday season. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has more on the price increases and shipping deadlines.

Despite warnings against consumer firework use, the National Safety Council has outlined safety guidelines for people to follow if they choose to engage with them. Here are the following questions you should be asking yourself before using consumer fireworks.

The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country

Residents of Loudoun County are getting ready to mark the first official federal Juneteenth holiday this weekend. News4’s Derrick Ward reports from Leesburg ahead of the celebrations.

News4’s Erika Gonzalez breaks down last-minute great gifts for everyone in your life: Kids, techies, wine-lovers and anyone itching to travel again.