Holidays

NORAD’s Santa tracker is a Christmas tradition that’s become nearly global in scope. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.

Climate reporter Chase Cain talked to a rose farm owner to discuss the effects of climate change in the growth of roses for the iconic parade.

The 2025 Rose Parade theme is “Best Day Ever” and will celebrate life’s most memorable moments.

Here’s how much it costs to construct an entry into the iconic Rose Parade, one of the United States’ most treasured holiday celebrations.

NBC10’s Shaira Arias shows you what its like Monday as folks wait to board trains at busy 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.

Experts suggest you banish your inner perfectionist and actually enjoy the holiday season. Here’s how.

The average high-quality float costs $275,000.

NBC10’s Katy Zachry gets the tastiest assignment of Monday morning as she previews what Philadelphia’s historic Famous 4th Street Deli has on the menu with Christmas and Hanukkah arriving on Wednesday. Among the treats are roasted chicken, matzo ball soup and potato latkes. Plus, a cannoli cake.

NBC10’s Katy Zachry joins the dancing Elf on the Shelf to find out what awaits Christmas lights peepers at “Glow to Bed: Journey Through Time” in Washington Township, New Jersey.

The anti-holiday holiday made famous on “Seinfeld” is celebrated annually on Dec. 23.

Emotions ran high over the weekend as a children’s choir made up of children with special needs put on a Christmas concert.

Philadelphia International Airport was buzzing as passengers prepare for holiday travel. NBC10’s Neil Fischer has the details. 

About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, but what, exactly, is an angel? Typical portrayals in Western art depict them as human-looking, but with wings.

The yuletide anthem makes millions of dollars every year, estimates suggest. The “Queen of Christmas” likely keeps a big chunk of that haul, experts say.

If you followed every online guide, you’d be tipping three dozen people during the holiday season. Here’s how to narrow things down if your budget is tight.

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water. Starting on Saturday, he’ll be spotted at AquaRio Marine Aquarium swimming with sharks during their daily fish feeding sessions as part of the city’s Christmas festivities.

Officially crunch time! It’s Super Saturday, the last Saturday before Christmas, and the beginning of Hannukah, one of the busiest shopping days of the holiday season. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl spoke with people who flocked to stores across South Jersey.

Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day. That’s only happened four times since 1900.

The holidays can be anxiety-inducing. Try having micro moments of connection with family and friends, says happiness expert Jessica Weiss.

Super Saturday is here, one of the busiest shopping days of the holiday season. And if you waited until the last minute to get the perfect gift…you’re not alone! NBC10’s Neil Fischer shares how many shoppers will be expected to be out and about today.