holidays

December is here with a boatload of cheery holiday activities. News4’s Tommy McFly shares the best way to spend the first weekend of December.

President Joe Biden has gotten his turn at bringing the holiday spirit to Washington.

ICE! at the Gaylord National Hotel at National Harbor takes visitors through the tale of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends this year. News4’s Tommy McFly previews the chilly displays and gets special NBC4 souvenirs for stopping by. 

Etiquette experts offer advice on gift-giving, the dos and dont’s around re-gifting, dressing for get-togethers and other important tips to help you avoid any holiday snafus.

Despite a wind-fueled mishap just days ago, the National Christmas Tree will be lit during a ceremony Thursday night outside the White House. News4’s Megan McGrath shares info on the preparations and what guests need to know about the event.

Jill Biden has brought an ice rink to the White House lawn for children to skate and play hockey during the holidays. The first lady opened the rink Wednesday evening. Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Brian Boitano and the comic-strip dog Snoopy performed, among others. The White House says the rink will operate during December. Washington, D.C.-area schoolchildren and children...

News4’s Walter Morris was on the South Lawn for the big reveal.

Chipotle drops exclusive merch, designed by artists for this holiday season starting Nov. 30, 9 a.m. PT

For holiday lights, wonderful food, drinks and a touch of holiday magic — complete with ribbon-spinning elves — National’s Park is the place to be. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

Two of the lead performers in ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Ford’s Theatre share their experiences in theater and what you can expect from this holiday tradition. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

Now that Cyber Monday orders are in, it’s time for package tracking to begin. News4’s Joseph Olmo spoke with D.C. police about how to protect your orders this holiday season.

Strong winds caused the tree to go down on its side, but the National Park Service says the tree will be ready and standing for the big tree lighting show outside the White House. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

The National Christmas Tree was toppled over by a gust of 30 mph and lifted back up by a crane. News4’s Megan McGrath reports on how this will impact the lighting ceremony.

First lady Jill Biden is set to reveal details Wednesday about a holiday ice rink coming to the South Lawn of the White House. Here’s what we know.

There’s no blank space left to decorate at the “Taylor Swift Christmas light house” in Naperville.

A Metro train and four buses will be wrapped to look like they’re made of gingerbread — complete with icing trim.

News4’s Eun Yang helped light up the CityCenterDC Christmas tree, and tree lighting festivities will brighten up the White House on Thursday.

Jill Biden is set to unveil the décor on Monday and says she wants visitors to experience the holidays through the eyes of a child.

We’re dreaming of a decorated White House! First Lady Jill Biden has revealed this year’s festive theme.