Christmas weather forecast: Temperatures near record highs! Warm air bringing 70s to the Southeast. See the full forecast.

President Trump has declared that Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 will be federal holidays this year, meaning that federal departments and agencies will be closed. According to an executive order issued ...

Weronika Marianna Put Your Phone Down and Dance! Social media seemed to hold enormous promise for the dance field. So why are some dancers and companies choosing to disconnect? The wildly popular ...

Whether you need to grab a quick bite, pick up an ingredient or procure a last-minute gift, you’ll have plenty of options. As you head into Christmas Eve this Wednesday and Christmas Day on Thursday, ...

Christmas is mere days away, and we are fully embracing the festive spirit. So what better way to get the Christmas vibes going even more than with our ultimate Christmas quiz? Whether you're planning ...

From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours. But there’s ...

Will it be a white Christmas where you live? The best chances for a white Christmas this week in the U.S. are across the northern halves of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and the northern Great ...

President Trump issued an executive order making Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 federal holidays for the current year. The order applies to federal government employees, though some may still work for national ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Art directors at The Washington Post commissioned work in 2025 from ...

Many Christmas movies announce themselves with green-hatted elves, Santa, the red-nosed reindeer, snowmen named Frosty, and other recognizable figures. But the Christmas spirit is about more than ...

As Christmas approaches, Christians across the world are preparing to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. However, you may be wondering how the holiday exactly came to be. With no ...

Christmas this year is extra special, and not just because of the presents under the tree. For the first time in a century, the date of Christmas is the same as the last two digits of the year.