Christmas

Twinkly lights, toasty beverages, and lots to see: The ocean-close hamlet’s holiday happening will start to shimmer again in late November.

Themed sips draw their inspiration from yuletide icons at Here & Now in the Arts District.

(Warning: This video is not safe for children.) We asked Olympians if they believe in Santa Claus. Their answers ranged from heartbreaking to heartwarming.

Carved, the La Cañada Flintridge destination’s fall spectacular, and Enchanted Forest of Light, the garden’s seasonal shimmer show, will be back this fall.

The Arcadia garden’s new outdoor installation will include several sparkling scenes; tickets are on sale for the November-to-January event.

A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for their children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner. Somerset Officer Matt Lima responded to a report of shoplifting on Dec. 20 at a Stop & Shop located at 815 Grand Army Highway, where two women with two young children were accused of putting…

We have had little rain and a lot of Santa Ana dry winds drying Christmas trees out faster than normal. Its important to dispose of them sooner than later.

An ICU doctor who has been working through Christmas weekend says they spent the days helping patients FaceTime their loved ones, as many on the ICU floor are intubated and sedated. They are trying to save sick patients as they brace for more. Christine Kim reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 27, 2020.

The Salvation Army continued its 30-year tradition of giving out Christmas meals Friday, but this year they handed out the 2,000 hot meals at three different sites around the county to ensure the safety of those participating. Salvation Army Officer Major Dave Shull says the modified event actually allowed them to reach out to more people in neighborhoods they don’t…

As Christmas 2020 winds down we find people taking stock of the many changes tied to the coronavirus, thoughtful about the past and optimistic for the future. Beverly White reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 25, 2020.

A smaller-than-usual crowd celebrated Christmas Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels this morning, with social distancing measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Parishioners wore face coverings and stayed at least six feet apart from others, including when taking communion.

The coronavirus upended Christmas traditions, but determination and imagination kept the day special for many

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Queen Elizabeth II has delivered a heartfelt message of hope in her Christmas address, praising the “indomitable spirit” of those who have risen “magnificently” to the challenges of the pandemic

With so many families separated or fighting an illness this Christmas, people are turning to prayers, and that’s why some places of worship are making adjustments to welcome parishioners this Friday. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020.

Did you know during Christmas season the average American produces up to 25% more trash?

Pope Francis has made a Christmas appeal to nations to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are available for all

For the second day in a row, Los Angeles County reported a record-high number of coronavirus-related deaths Thursday, while hospitalizations continued rising and health officials fretfully awaited another holiday weekend that could lead to widespread gatherings of people and more spread of the virus.

The continued numerical climb in cases has health officials on edge heading into Christmas weekend, fearing residents will again ignore warnings against gatherings and spark an even larger surge in infections, hospitalizations and deaths. Kim Tobin reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2020. 

Bethlehem has ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land