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Florida town maintains year-round holiday spirit
The post office for the town of Christmas, Florida, keeps its Christmas decorations up year-round, but it's during the holidays when it sees the most visitors. Cristian Benavides has more.
NASA releases new image of "Christmas Tree Cluster"
NASA this week released a new image of a celestial formation known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster." The stars appear to form the glowing shape of a tree.
Rare look at the Hot Wheels design process
Hot Wheels have delighted children and adults alike for over half a century. First introduced in 1968, millions of the miniature vehicles are wrapped and waiting to be opened Christmas morning. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas is here with a behind-the-scenes look at how the cars are designed.
Record number of people set to travel
This holiday season is expected to be the busiest since 2020, and new records are being set despite bad weather in some regions. According to AAA, more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home, and a record 7.5 million people are set to fly between today and New Year's Day. CBS News' Astrid Martinez has everything you need to know.
Millions brave wet weather for holiday travel
We're into the final countdown for Christmas travel, with more than 39 million Americans expected to fly and nearly 104 million hitting the roads — if the weather cooperates. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports from Los Angeles.
How Christmas trees became popular
The origins of the Christmas tree tradition can be traced back to Europe. CBS News' Lana Zak looks back at history and the evolution of the holiday season symbol.
A man turned to strangers to bring Christmas joy to a grieving neighbor
When Donald Wilson lost the mother of his three children to a stroke, he was left alone, struggling to parent them while keeping a fulltime job. Then an unlikely neighbor came to his aid.
What airlines took from 2022 holiday meltdown
Millions of people are taking to the roads and at the nation's airports as they head to their holiday destinations. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is following things from LAX.
How to talk about the economy over holidays
The economy and inflation are still weighing on the minds of many Americans and they're likely to be a topic of conversation at some holiday gatherings with friends and loved ones. Aditya Bhave, senior U.S. economist for Bank of America, joined CBS News with pointers on how to talk economics with your family.
Airlines confident going into Christmas
Holiday travel is kicking into high gear with people across the country hitting the roads and skies. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is at Los Angeles International Airport with a look at how the weekend is shaping up.
War cancels Christmas events in Bethlehem
Christmas events in Bethlehem are canceled this year because of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News' Chris Livesay speaks to Christians in Bethlehem about their desire for peace.
Christmas trees might flare your allergies
'Tis the season for sneezing and coughing, but it could be what's inside your house this holiday season that's making you feel lousy. CBS News' Jarred Hill shares how your Christmas tree can be causing indoor allergies to flare up.
Holiday travel rush kicks off: What to know
AAA says more than 115 million Americans are expected to travel over the holidays. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what travelers can expect.
Airlines prepare for record travel
Airlines are preparing for a record 39 million passengers this holiday season. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave talks with United CEO Scott Kirby and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to weigh in on improvements made for this year's travelers.
Children's hospital offers patients holiday magic
The 16th floor of Texas Children's Hospital in Houston looks like a high-end holiday store. Janet Shamlian has the story.
Consumers signal optimism this holiday season
Consumer confidence climbed this month, appearing to signal optimism in the U.S. economy during the holiday season, according to a new report by The Conference Board. Dana Peterson, the chief economist at The Conference Board, joins CBS News with a look at the new data.
Tips for saving money this holiday season
Looking to spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank this year? If you haven't done your shopping yet, Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joined CBS News with advice on how to save.
"Christmas tree cluster" found glowing green in space
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.
Shipping companies announce crucial deadlines for holiday shipping
With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, Sunday deliveries will be limited, making it even more important to meet the deadlines.
"Humblest Christmas tree in the world" sells for thousands at auction
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.
This is your last chance to snag these Christmas tree deals before the holiday
There's still time to decorate: Take advantage of these Christmas tree deals before the discounts end.
Martha Stewart on decorating for the holidays
The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers her advice on picking and decorating a Christmas tree, and fashioning a beautiful wreath or bough.
The Secret Santa club
A Phoenix elementary school teacher who uses Steve Hartman's inspirational stories as lessons in kindness and character made a huge impression on his students with the tale of Secret Santa, a wealthy, anonymous businessman who annually gives out hundreds of $100 bills to strangers. That motivated the kids to raise $8,000 – and then give it all away.
Christmas tree farm rents live trees
Finding the perfect Christmas tree is a classic holiday activity, but one new method is drawing attention. Some farms are allowing people to rent live Christmas trees, keeping them healthy while they're decorated and replanting them after the holiday season. This also means people can rent the same tree each year. CBS News' John Blackstone has the story.
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