Dec. 26 can become a day off for federal employees when the president issues a temporary order, like President Donald Trump ...

President Trump proclaimed Dec. 26 a federal holiday in 2025, but some countries already recognize the date as its own ...

As a mom of six, the holiday season can be a very chaotic time of year. Over the years, I've realized that they all enjoy visiting a specific Christmas light display. This simple tradition brings ...

It's a week of chart milestones, as holiday songs hold down the top 24 spots on the Billboard Hot 100, Mariah Carey extends ...

While federal employees annually wonder whether the president will give them a full or half day off for Christmas Eve, which is not a federal holiday, there’s a possibility that they could get a bonus ...

With just about six in 10 voters turning out to vote in the U.S., some civil rights advocates are arguing that it's about time to give Americans the day off to vote. The U.S. lags scores of other ...

The holiday season can trigger depression for a number a reasons. You may not be able to make it home for the holidays, or you may be in a rough financial situation. If you’re going through a ...

From coast to coast, we've rounded up the best Christmas light displays in the U.S. Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have ...

Food is the cornerstone of the holiday season. It brings friends and family together to share memories, cultural traditions, and great flavors. From figgy pudding to fruit cake, many foods may bring ...

Nora sat by the window, watching the snow accumulate on top of the cars and neighborhood rooftops. December was always a difficult month for her, ever since the passing of her sister, three years ago.