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

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

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ...

Holiday spending was higher than expected this year, despite low confidence in the economy and many people reporting tightening their budgets.

December is a time of diverse celebrations throughout the African diaspora. While Christmas is widely commemorated, the month also features a tapestry of festivities that highlight the rich cultural ...

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 ...

Hectic though the holidays may be, they're also one of the best times of year to truly embrace the party spirit—which is probably why your calendar is already filling up with seasonal fetes. If you're ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do your shoulders instantly tense up at the thought of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Does your heart skip a beat when you think about spending the entire day with your extended family ...

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 ...

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