How to gift stocks for the holidays
Stocks could be an easy and profitable gift this holiday season, as they may pay off in a big way over time. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo shares her tips for gifting stocks for the holidays.
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A Secret Santa motivated students to raise thousands for those in need
The story of a wealthy businessman who annually gives out hundreds of $100 bills to strangers motivated a group of Phoenix students to start their own Secret Santa club.
Secret Santa motivates students to raise thousands
The story of a wealthy businessman who annually gives out hundreds of $100 bills to strangers motivated a group of Phoenix students to start their own Secret Santa club. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
Inside UPS Worldport: A superhub for shipping
With Christmas just a little more than a week away, the time to ship your gifts is now. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave got an inside look at UPS' Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky, a shipping megahub, where they're working around the clock to deliver your gifts on time.
USPS and UPS holiday shipping deadlines
Christmas is less than two weeks away so if you haven't sent your gifts off yet, you're running out of time. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details on when you need to ship by.
Foster kids get holiday wish lists fulfilled
Each year, Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, a foster care organization in south Florida, asks kids in their care to create wish lists for Hanukkah and Christmas. Then, volunteers work to make their dreams come true.
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"CBS Mornings" anchors amp up holiday spirit
"CBS Mornings" co-hosts Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupil set out to spread holiday cheer by finding the perfect Christmas tree and the perfect place to decorate it.
Final Day of 12 Days of CBS Mornings Deals
Lifestyle Expert Elizabeth Werner joins us on the final day of CBS Mornings Deals special "12 Days of Gifting," where we've been highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Green Monday shopping rush
Ever heard of Green Monday? It falls on the second Monday of December and is considered the unofficial cut-off day that some retailers give online shoppers if they want their purchases to arrive before Christmas. Gloria Dawson, deputy editor of retail at Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the day's origins and why you probably don't need to have all your shopping done just yet.
Christmas carol event goes viral, gets canceled after 7,000 people show up
Every Wednesday in December for the last decade, Londoners have gathered near the Columbia Road Flower Market to sing Christmas carols together, sip on mulled wine and visit neighborhood shops.
Unique Texas Christmas tree draws visitors
A Texas woman agreed to have her pecan tree decorated for Christmas to bring some joy to her terminally ill father. Now, more than 15 years later, the tree is a Christmas staple, drawing visitors from hundreds of miles away. CBS News' Janet Shamilian reports from Bartonville, Texas.
Mom starts baking tradition for troops
When Santina Flynn found out some members of the military that were deployed with her son overseas didn't receive care packages, she decided to send his whole unit homemade cookies for the holidays. It started a yearly tradition that her family still continues in her honor.
Day 9 of 12 days of CBS Mornings Deals
Lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner joins us on day 9 of CBS Mornings Deals' special "12 Days of Gifting," where we're highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Mo Willems talks Pigeon's first holiday book
Bestselling author Mo Willems is taking one of his beloved characters on a holiday adventure. Willems joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!" and why his bus-loving bird still resonates with audiences 20 years after its debut.
Day 8 of 12 days of CBS Mornings Deals
Lifestyle expert Gayle Bass joins us on day 8 of CBS Mornings Deals' special "12 Days of Gifting," where we're highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops Billboard chart for first time
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Artificial or real? Here's how to pick a sustainable Christmas tree
Is a real Christmas tree or a fake tree better for the planet? An expert weighs in on your greenest option.
Biden lights National Christmas Tree
Two days after powerful wind gusts downed the National Christmas Tree outside the White House, the tree's lighting ceremony, attended by President Biden and first lady Jill Biden, went smoothly Thursday.
Day 3 of 12 days of CBS Mornings Deals
Lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner joins us on Day 3 of CBS Mornings Deals' special "12 Days of Gifting." We're highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Droughts could hurt the supply of Christmas trees
For some Christmas tree growers, Christmas will not be as cheerful or profitable a holiday. Droughts and an oppressive heat dome have damaged fir and spruce trees, especially in the southern U.S., and that impact could continue for years to come. Michael George reports.
Black Friday shoppers hit the stores
It's Black Friday and shoppers are racing for the stores to get in on some of the best deals of the year. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi is at the mall in Elmhurst, New York, with more on the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.
"Travel Tuesday" emerges as a prime day for holiday, winter travel deals
It is estimated that one in three Americans planning a holiday vacation.
Holidays stress you out? You're not alone
From national issues to rising prices, a survey found Americans are feeling an additional strain this year
2023 seasonal job postings down: Indeed.com
Those searching for temporary work during the holidays may have a hard time this year. Job search engine Indeed reported 2023 seasonal job postings are at their lowest point since 2019. Jordyn Holman, business reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss what those findings mean.
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