With 21 days until Christmas Day, the National Christmas Tree has arrived, been decorated, and lit to celebrate the holiday season. The 35-foot-tall spruce tree made its journey from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia early Thursday morning,

Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon. Leading up to Christmas, there’s a two-day fireworks event happening at Mount Vernon. The 18th-century landmark transports visitors to a winter encampment where you can meet soldiers, and greet Aladdin the Camel (Sat-Sun, $41 for adults, $33 for ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under, Mount Vernon).

Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett’s fourth annual Christmas Party in his office attracted an eclectic crowd.

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for the week ending Dec. 21, 2025.

Indulge in the magic of the season this December and visit some of the most dazzling holiday trees in town. Get glammed up or put on your best holiday sweater to snap a photo alongside one of these elaborate trees at a park,

The U.S. capital has added a new Guinness World Record title under its belt after 1,435 couples simultaneously kissed under a giant mistletoe sculpture during the National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe event on December 13, surpassing the previous mark of 480 couples.

This week’s episode of Weather Chat features the entire DC News Weather Team as they break down past Christmas weather in the District.

Despite subzero temperatures, every seat in this large hall is occupied, and people are standing along the sidelines,” says event organiser.

First Lady Melania Trump, tired of noisy White House construction, has returned to public view for the holidays after staying quiet for much of President Donald Trump's first year back in office. The first lady appeared alongside her husband for the White ...

Is Target open on Christmas? How about Walmart? Do FedEx and UPS deliver on Christmas Day? The answers to these questions and more.