Authorities warn of criminals using QR codes, gift cards to scam people this holiday
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Suspect in FOX News Christmas tree fire released after arraignment
The man suspected of lighting fire to a giant Christmas tree outside the FOX News Channel was arraigned and placed on supervised release, according to the NYPD.
The man suspected of lighting fire to a giant Christmas tree outside the FOX News Channel was arraigned and placed on supervised release, according to the NYPD.
Christmas tree set on fire outside Fox News Channel
A homeless man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a Christmas tree display in midtown Manhattan outside the FOX News Channel, according to the NYPD.
A homeless man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a Christmas tree display in midtown Manhattan outside the FOX News Channel, according to the NYPD.
Now you can stay in the Grinch's cave north of Whoville
Located North of Whoville (actually Boulder, Utah) the Grinch’s rocky residence is within a hand-carved cave on the side of a massive stone mountain.
Located North of Whoville (actually Boulder, Utah) the Grinch’s rocky residence is within a hand-carved cave on the side of a massive stone mountain.
House in upstate New York breaks Guinness Record for most holiday lights
The family in upstate New York that held the Guinness Record for the number of lights in a Christmas display on a residential property upped the ante and broke their own record for the 2021 season.
The family in upstate New York that held the Guinness Record for the number of lights in a Christmas display on a residential property upped the ante and broke their own record for the 2021 season.
Operation Holiday Cheer: Long Island sends Christmas trees to troops
Dees' Nursery is donating Christmas trees to be shipped by DHL to U.S. troops serving overseas. The mission is rooted deep in tradition.
Dees' Nursery is donating Christmas trees to be shipped by DHL to U.S. troops serving overseas. The mission is rooted deep in tradition.
Holiday tipping 411: Who should you tip and how much
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Holiday tipping: Can you tip your mail carrier?
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
‘Drink it and hang’: Miller Lite’s ‘Beernament’ arrives for Christmas tree decorators
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
Skiing Santas back to shredding Maine slopes for charity
More than 230 skiing and snowboarding Kris Kringles "sleighed" the slops at a western Maine resort on Sunday to raise money for charity.
More than 230 skiing and snowboarding Kris Kringles "sleighed" the slops at a western Maine resort on Sunday to raise money for charity.
Where Americans are hiding Christmas gifts, poll reveals
A new poll asked Americans where they’re hiding their Christmas gifts — and the most popular place also proved to be the first place most kids snoop.
A new poll asked Americans where they’re hiding their Christmas gifts — and the most popular place also proved to be the first place most kids snoop.
Kentucky firefighters show off ‘Santa Truck’ decked in holiday decorations
The Zoneton Fire Protection District rolled out the truck on Dec. 1 and took three weeks to decorate.
The Zoneton Fire Protection District rolled out the truck on Dec. 1 and took three weeks to decorate.
Holiday shipping deadlines approach for FedEx, UPS, USPS customers
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
How to safely hang Christmas lights on your house, tree
Putting up holiday lights is an annual tradition for families, but if not done safely — it can lead to possible fire hazards and even physical injuries. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Putting up holiday lights is an annual tradition for families, but if not done safely — it can lead to possible fire hazards and even physical injuries. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Bryant Park Winter Village reopens with shops, ice skating, street curling, igloos and more
New Yorkers can once again celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" in Midtown.
New Yorkers can once again celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" in Midtown.
Rockefeller Christmas tree 2021 illuminated
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
Miller High Life to sell beer-infused gingerbread dive bar kits
Miller High Life will start selling the kits on Dec. 6, complete with beer-infused gingerbread walls, sugary vintage wall art and entrance sign, a tiny jukebox, and edible furniture.
Miller High Life will start selling the kits on Dec. 6, complete with beer-infused gingerbread walls, sugary vintage wall art and entrance sign, a tiny jukebox, and edible furniture.
This year's shortage of Christmas trees unrelated to pandemic
Greg's Trees stocks its five stands around the city with thousands of trees every November and December, making it one of the largest Christmas tree sellers in the five boroughs. Owner Greg Walsh recommends you get your tree now.
Greg's Trees stocks its five stands around the city with thousands of trees every November and December, making it one of the largest Christmas tree sellers in the five boroughs. Owner Greg Walsh recommends you get your tree now.
Cardboard Christmas tree is talk of Jersey Shore town
Opinions are flying about a cardboard Christmas tree display on Asbury Park's boardwalk. Convention Hall typically has a large fresh-cut Christmas tree in its grand open space. But this year, two local artists created a display that is drawing strong opinions.
Opinions are flying about a cardboard Christmas tree display on Asbury Park's boardwalk. Convention Hall typically has a large fresh-cut Christmas tree in its grand open space. But this year, two local artists created a display that is drawing strong opinions.
Cyber Monday caps holiday shopping weekend
Americans are spending freely and going back to store shopping, knocking out some of the momentum in online sales from last year. But shopper traffic on Black Friday was still below pre-pandemic levels in part because retailers spread out big deals starting in October.
Americans are spending freely and going back to store shopping, knocking out some of the momentum in online sales from last year. But shopper traffic on Black Friday was still below pre-pandemic levels in part because retailers spread out big deals starting in October.