White House Christmas decorations celebrate "Gifts from the Heart"

Festive photos show the White House decked out for the holiday season.

• Dec 24, 2021
• 20 photos

Avoiding, or dealing with - hangovers

Dr. Holly Phillips has tip to help prevent them - or treat them if you get one

• Jan 5, 2012

Dead woman's holiday card arrives 11 years late

2000 Christmas card from woman's sister-in-law arrives before Christmas Day 2011; Card could have been stuck in mailbag

• Dec 31, 2011

Best bubbly to ring in the New Year right

Expert showcases delicious champagnes and sparkling wines at numerous price points, and offers serving tips

• Dec 31, 2011

Finishing touches in Times Square for big night

Security as tight as it gets with record crowd expected due to warm temps; Other cities prep big celebrations as well

• Dec 31, 2011

Dick Clark celebrates 40th New Year's Eve show

Dick Clark's New Year's Eve special celebrates 40 years with Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and many more

• Dec 30, 2011

11 tips for avoiding holiday depression triggers

For some people, holidays aren't a time of cheer, but a time for stress, high expectations, and depression. How can you protect yourself?

• Dec 28, 2011
• 12 photos

Amazing origami ornaments adorn museum tree

Check out the stunning decorations on the American Museum of Natural History's holiday tree

• Dec 28, 2011
• 32 photos

Brisk "Mega Monday" business buoys retailers

Adds to already better holiday season, but experts say it's too soon to say economy finally on sound footing

• Dec 27, 2011

"Mega Monday" adding sizzle for retailers

Shoppers not just returning, but buying, big, day after Christmas, as gift cards spark buys; Holiday season sales rose 3.8%

• Dec 26, 2011

The many faces of Santa Claus

The spirit and look of the jolly fat man are represented across the globe

• Dec 24, 2011
• 53 photos

What Kate can expect at a royal Christmas

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, will be marking her first Christmas as a member of the royal family

• Dec 23, 2011

A Ben Stein Christmas

His message: The holiday is for everyone, regardless of religion, and he's happy to celebrate it

• Dec 23, 2011

NORAD kicks off countdown to track Santa, with help from Google

Follow Saint Nick's journey around the world

• Dec 23, 2011

"Elf on the Shelf": Is it naughty or nice?

Best-selling book and doll got a boost this season from an "Elf on the Shelf" TV special

• Dec 23, 2011

Tax cut extension fight? What fight?

President's Hawaiian vacation was delayed by battle over payroll tax, but many there don't know -- or care about squabble

• Dec 23, 2011

10 holiday headache triggers

Lots of things can trigger headaches during the holiday season - besides in-laws

• Dec 22, 2011
• 11 photos

Fergie and Josh Duhamel's cute Christmas card

The couple opted for a less traditional Christmas card and had caricature artist James Malia sketch them

• Dec 22, 2011

David Letterman celebrates odd holiday traditions

Darlene Love, giant meatballs and the Lone Ranger make up David Letterman's holiday traditions

• Dec 22, 2011

Ho Ho Hookah?

Pa. smoke shop has Santa inhaling from a hookah, generating mixed reaction from locals

• Dec 22, 2011

Christmas gift sent in 2010 arrives a year late

U.S. Postal Service apologizes for losing Ark. woman's Christmas gift to Fla. mom in the mail for more than a year

• Dec 21, 2011

Holiday travelers: How to avoid ID theft

Find out how people try to steal your identity on the road; Expert gives tips to keep your info secure

• Dec 21, 2011

Santa's Land, New England tradition, closes

Putney, Vt., attraction ends 54-year run due to economy, rising gas prices

• Dec 21, 2011

Texas anti-DUI ads feature Santa, reindeer

The Texas Department of Transportation has anti-drunk driving campaign where Santa calls a cab to replace imbibing reindeer

• Dec 21, 2011

Holiday coffee drinks pack sugary punch: Video

Cbsnews.com's Felipe Maya puts three popular holiday coffee drinks to the test to find out how much sugar the drinks contain

• Dec 20, 2011

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