Pope blasts weapons industry, appeals for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
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Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
NORAD's official Santa tracker allows families to follow Santa Claus on his journey this Christmas Eve.
Most eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, in which Christmas falls on Jan. 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western churches.
CBS News spoke with people from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions about what they're thinking about this holiday season.
Here's where you can find which stores, restaurants, fast food chains and grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve.
Today was Super Saturday, the final rush to find those last-minute gifts for friends and family members.
Christmas carolers strolling the wooden boardwalks and cobblestone streets of Old Sacramento are calling for an end to military actions around the world.
A new law signed by the president of Ukraine is marking a major shift to distance themselves from the Russian Orthodox Church as the war in Ukraine rages on this holiday season.
As we approach the magical holiday season, a mission in Modesto has taken up the task of spreading joy and happiness to thousands in need.
It's shaping up to be a not-so-white Christmas in Lake Tahoe. With so little snow in the early season, we're looking into how businesses from the mountain to the lake are handling it.
Christmas is just a couple days away, so now it's now or never to get your shopping done.
Families can still adopt a furry friend for free at the Front Street Animal Shelter through December 23.
The dazzling green tree with seemingly sparkling blue and white lights was found in the Milky Way and is a formation of young stars – some bigger than the sun.
With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, Sunday deliveries will be limited, making it even more important to meet the deadlines.
One of the earliest mass-produced artificial Christmas trees, originally purchased for pennies in 1920, sold for an astonishing £3,400, or $4296.13, at auction on Friday.
Debbie Barnes may just be "Mrs. Claus" in disguise. Step into her quiet Browns Valley farmhouse, and you will find Christmas magic in every corner.
The Sacramento Children's Home is creating magic this holiday season for hundreds of families across the region. With the help of the community, Christmas wishes are being granted.
It's city hall playing Santa in Nevada City, giving cold hard cash to employees who they say have been on their nice list all year long.
Christmas is right around the corner and at every turn in east Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood, homes are bright with holiday cheer.
It’s a winter wonderland in Stockton.
The cold weather didn't stop families from gathering at Paulsen Ranch in French Camp Saturday morning for its sixth annual Bikes For Kids Christmas Giveaway.
The Folsom City Zoo is celebrating the holidays by putting up Christmas lights and opening its doors for special evening tours.
This year is the 28th annual performance of the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra's Christmas concert. For nearly three decades, they have brought the community together through the spirit of song.
California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event.
From wooden planes and piggy banks to a game of Go Fish, volunteers with the Sacramento Area Woodworkers organization are trying to make Christmas a little extra special for kids in need.
