There's always something happening in the city that never sleeps, but if you're in New York at the right time you'll get to see New Yorkers coming together for one of the city's big annual events.
Hundreds gathered in the Indian city of Mumbai on Thursday to commemorate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and honor the memories of the rabbi, his wife and others who were killed in terror attacks last month on a Jewish center and other locations.
If you're thinking of pulling the plug on Christmas cheer, we can help change your mind. These simple solutions to holiday woes will take you from Scrooge to Santa in a snap.
With the economy tanking, it may not be a surprise that nuisance crimes like petty theft and vandalism are on the rise. But even police departments are scratching their heads over the latest hot loot: Christmas trees.
The holiday season is a great time for family, friends, and well, old wives' tales: Who hasn't been told to wear a hat because you lose the most heat from your head? Or to keep kids away from poisonous poinsettias?
Fewer air travelers are expected for the upcoming holiday season compared to last year, but planes will still be crowded because the airlines are cutting back on flights, according to industry reports.
Though I can't remember his name, I can still recall the face of the guest who whipped out a handful of Ziploc bags as a long ago Christmas party was winding down.
The online holiday shopping season unofficially began Monday, with analysts expecting a flat performance versus last year in the face of the weak U.S. economy.
There's always something happening in the city that never sleeps, but if you're in New York at the right time you'll get to see New Yorkers coming together for one of the city's big annual events.
Hundreds gathered in the Indian city of Mumbai on Thursday to commemorate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and honor the memories of the rabbi, his wife and others who were killed in terror attacks last month on a Jewish center and other locations.
If you're thinking of pulling the plug on Christmas cheer, we can help change your mind. These simple solutions to holiday woes will take you from Scrooge to Santa in a snap.
With the economy tanking, it may not be a surprise that nuisance crimes like petty theft and vandalism are on the rise. But even police departments are scratching their heads over the latest hot loot: Christmas trees.
The holiday season is a great time for family, friends, and well, old wives' tales: Who hasn't been told to wear a hat because you lose the most heat from your head? Or to keep kids away from poisonous poinsettias?
Fewer air travelers are expected for the upcoming holiday season compared to last year, but planes will still be crowded because the airlines are cutting back on flights, according to industry reports.
Though I can't remember his name, I can still recall the face of the guest who whipped out a handful of Ziploc bags as a long ago Christmas party was winding down.
The online holiday shopping season unofficially began Monday, with analysts expecting a flat performance versus last year in the face of the weak U.S. economy.
Happy Cyber Monday! If the crowds on Black Friday were any indication, it looks like consumers will be busy surfing the Web for deep discounts as well.
When Americans sit down with their families for Thanksgiving dinner, most of us will probably gorge ourselves on the same traditional Thanksgiving menu, with turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie taking up the most real estate on our plates.
Our dog Tilly loves the holiday season. Turkey for Thanksgiving. Brisket for Hanukkah. Ham for Christmas and pot roast for New Year's. With so much food moving around the house and visitors who generously -- and covertly -- feed her under the table, Tilly has always been a happy dog during the season of giving.
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a season where eating is central to the festivities. While it's also the season of indulgence, it's easy to plan a holiday meal that's delicious and healthful. Whether you're serving two or 20, these guidelines will help make sure your big dinner is a success. Follow our tips for making smart choices at the market, in the kitchen, and at the table.
Corridors of military airspace will be temporarily opened to commercial airliners during the holiday season in an effort to alleviate heavy traffic, President Bush announced Tuesday.
On November 11, Americans pay tribute to everyone who has served in the U.S. military. But why was this particular date chosen, and how does this holiday differ from Memorial Day?
More travelers will be crowding onto buses and trains for this Labor Day weekend, while car and airplane travel is expected to decline, according to a report released Friday by motorist group AAA.
The U.S. military will open up airspace for commercial air travel during the Independence Day weekend to relieve congestion, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
Many argue that national recognition for a holiday marking the end of slavery is long overdue. But so was the June 19 mass emancipation it commemorates
For the first time since just after the Sept. 11 attacks, Americans plan to drive less on Memorial Day weekend than they did the year before, with high gasoline prices in a weak economy a prime reason, according to a AAA study released Thursday.
Retailers reported deep declines in their December sales Thursday, reflecting a 2007 holiday shopping season that is turning out to be one of the weakest in years.
Here's a holiday gift worth leaving off your wish list: the "Merry Christmas coronary" -- a phrase coined by researchers who say that death rates from heart attack, stroke and other non-heart related causes spike this time of year.
Some 35 million Americans have yet to start shopping for holiday gifts - meaning that the next seven days could make or break many retailers' Christmas season.
A generally modest November employment report is due Friday from the Labor Department, and don't be surprised to find weakness in an area where you'd expect strength this time of year: the local shopping mall.
If you are overwhelmed by the thought of the upcoming seasons or wish for more meaning to your holiday, Sandra Magsamen, author of "Living Artfully," shares creative and artful ways to keep the "happy" in all the holidays and to make the season merry and bright.
From secrets whispered at the kids' table to favorite toasts among the adults, Thanksgiving is a time to make memories and merriment, and each family celebrates the holiday a little differently.
Thanksgiving begins a season of special meals and once-a-year indulgences. We all look forward to turkey, mashed potatoes, pecan pie, and other goodies. And because it's that time of year, we may take an extra helping of our favorite side dish or dessert.
Christmas comes but once a year, and picking out the perfect tree to jolly up the living room is a family ritual full of fun and promise. But with all the different types of trees out there, it's hard to know which one is right for your holiday display. And knowing how to keep it green and fragrant once you deck it out is a talent that eludes many a yuletide reveler.
Wednesday, Americans will celebrate Independence Day with picnics, parades and pyrotechnics. And with the population at more than 300 million, there will be a lot of all three.
With just two weeks to go until Christmas the nation's retailers should be getting worried that consumers have been slow to rev up the pace of their holiday shopping, industry experts said Monday.
'Tis the season to be jolly, and it's also the time to go shopping for many Americans. From California to the Carolinas, Americans are braving crowds and long lines in stores as they gear up for a holiday season that seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year.
Wal-Mart has told its employees that it's OK to once again greet shoppers by saying "Merry Christmas" this holiday season instead of the generic "Happy Holidays."
More travelers will be trying to get into fewer airline seats over the holidays, travel analysts said, and more might choose to drive to see family and friends.
More travelers will be trying to get into fewer airline seats over the holidays, travel analysts said, and more might choose to drive to see family and friends.
(CNN) -- Many Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and patriotic displays of red, white and blue, just as the founding fathers commemorated the Fourth of July at the end of the Revolutionary War.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange will wrap up early the day before Independence Day and the day after Thanksgiving, according to the exchange's Web site.
Despite near record gas prices and repeated cries for someone to do something about them, the American motorist plans on driving even more this Memorial Day weekend than they did last year, according to a AAA study released Thursday.
On the third Monday in February, schools and banks close, federal buildings shut down, and a deluge of advertisements for three-day sales overwhelm even the avid shopper. What's the occasion? Well, that depends on whom you ask - and where you live.
With 10 days left until Christmas, some retail experts are saying that holiday sales could come in surprisingly weak this year unless consumers step on it, and soon.
U.S. companies send out more pink slips in the fourth quarter than at any other time of year. Here's how managers can soften the blow. Plus, how to keep office parties from getting too rowdy.
Cyber Monday, the online retail world's version of Black Friday, got off to a busy start as many holiday shoppers logged on at work and trolled the Internet in an effort to bag a few more bargains.
Retail sales are expected to jump 22 percent to nearly $28 billion over the Thanksgiving weekend, a retail group said Sunday, which would be a welcome relief to stores worried about a sluggish start to the holiday shopping season on Black Friday.
Bargain-hungry holiday shoppers eagerly charged up their credit and debit cards on Black Friday as total U.S. spending on Visa branded cards jumped 14 percent to $3.9 billion, the credit card company said Saturday.
Here's a twist to the variety of Black Friday gimmicks retailers are coming up with this year: department store chain Macy's will actually pay shoppers -- with free gift cards, not cash -- to shop at its stores the day after Thanksgiving, according to a report in USA Today.
The National Retail Federation on Tuesday upped its holiday sales forecast to a 6 percent increase from an earlier 5 percent, saying that a fall in gas prices had given retailers more reason to be optimistic for a better season overall.
On November 11, Americans pay tribute to everyone who has served in the U.S. military. But why was this particular date chosen, and how does this holiday differ from Memorial Day?
Dads may receive plenty of cards, electronics, books and CDs this Father's Day, but they won't receive as much as mom did on her special day, according to a new survey tracking consumer behavior related to the holiday.
The holiday season may bring gifts and good tidings, but it will also deliver calorie-laden feasts, leftovers and snacks that add up to small but significant weight gains that resound well into the new year.
Shoppers unabashedly whipped out their credit cards over the 2004 holiday shopping season, according to the leading issuers MasterCard and Visa, as sales remained robust right up to Christmas Eve.
Thanks to a last-minute court ruling, Jonathan Morgan was able to share the religious origin of the candy cane with his elementary-school classmates at this year's winter-break party at Thomas Elementary School in Plano, Texas.
As the holiday season approaches and party planning begins, the season's new cookbooks provide a variety of delectable bites that will make your family gatherings unforgettable.
OK -- You've finished your holiday shopping before Halloween, you've repeatedly listened to Adam Sandler's "Chanukah Song" to the point it's not that funny anymore and you're starting to eat candy canes for dinner. There are only a few more weeks to indulge your thirst for holiday cheer. What do you do?
The nation's shoppers were out in force this weekend, with double-digit percentage increases seen at both brick-and-mortar stores and online, and an estimated total of $22.8 billion in sales, reports indicated Sunday.
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we asked readers to send us their Turkey Day travel tales and thoughts on this special holiday. Here are some of their submissions. Some responses have been edited for clarity and length.
As temperatures come down and holiday decorations go up, homebuyers and sellers in most parts of the country turn their attention away from real estate.
Retailers on Thursday reported sluggish sales for August, as store chains blamed adverse weather and a late Labor Day for hurting back-to-school business.
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