Why tariffs might make real Christmas trees more attractive this holiday season
The price of imported plastic Christmas trees is up, the majority of which are made in Asia and subject to tariffs introduced by President Trump earlier this year.
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Why more may choose real Christmas trees this year
With Thanksgiving coming, Christmas trees will soon be going up in homes all over America. Most artificial trees are made overseas, and the president's tariffs are making them more expensive. At the same time, prices of real trees are holding steady. Omar Villafranca reports.
Criminals are primed to target holiday shoppers. Watch for these 5 scams.
Criminals are targeting shoppers with fake websites, bogus charities and other fraudulent pitches, according to insights from Visa.
Watch out for these scams during the holidays
CBS MoneyWatch's Megan Cerullo breaks down the most alarming scams to watch out for during the 2025 holiday season.
4 people wounded in shooting at North Carolina Christmas tree lighting
Four people were shot at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, officials said.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we have holiday decorations and useful kitchen gadgets. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
What to know about upcoming holiday travel
As Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approach, it could be another record breaking year for holiday travel. Airlines are adding about 250,000 more seats this Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, most Americans are expected to drive for Thanksgiving and their wallets may get a break as gas prices fall.
Best time to buy new tech before the holidays
The holiday shopping season officially kicks off in November, but there are some deals you can take advantage of right now. Russell Holly, CNET director of commerce content, joins CBS News to discuss.
Survey: Holiday shopping starts early
A new Bankrate survey finds nearly half of holiday shoppers plan to start buying gifts before Halloween, with many worried about rising costs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on how to plan ahead and avoid the last-minute rush.
Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Toymaker says China tariff cut means "there's going to be a Christmas"
Jesusdoll.com CEO David Mauro said his toy company is racing to import inventory from China after the U.S. eased tariffs for 90 days.
American toymaker on tariff impact
One industry reeling from President Trump's tariffs is American toy makers. Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, the toymaker selling brand names like My Little Pony, Tonka Trucks and Lincoln Logs, joins CBS News to discuss the impact.
Mariah Carey didn't steal "All I Want For Christmas Is You," judge says
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
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The Dish: Rick Bayless
Chicago-based chef Rick Bayless has spent decades traveling to Mexico, bringing the flavors and traditions back to the United States. He's written nine cookbooks and hosted a PBS cooking show, while his restaurants have earned culinary honors, including Michelin stars. Now, on a special holiday edition of the Dish, Bayless opens up about his annual tradition of spending Christmas in Mexico.
Missing Florida dog returns to family home, rings doorbell
Athena, a 4-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix, escaped her home in Green Cove Springs, near Jacksonville, on Dec. 15.
What to know about returning unwanted holiday gifts
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
What to know about 2024's post-holiday sales
Millions of Americans are expected to do online shopping during their off time between Christmas and New Year's Day and in stores, several clearance products will be hitting shelves. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss post-Christmas deals and CBS News New York reporter Derick Waller has more on holiday returns.
6 hurt after taxi jumps curb in New York City
Police say a New York City taxi driver may have suffered a medical episode when he veered onto a sidewalk in an area designed for heavy foot traffic on Christmas Day, injuring six people. CBS News New York reporter Alecia Reid has more.
Hanukkah 2024 started on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Celebrating the holidays around the globe
Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.
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