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.
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California woman rents sustainable Christmas trees
A California farm rents out Christmas trees with an eye toward sustainability. Rather than cutting the trees down, they are delivered potted and returned to the farm after Christmas to be used again next year. John Blackstone has the story.
USPS goes into overdrive for holiday shipping
Americans could spend a record amount for holiday gifts this year. The U.S. Postal Service is ramping up operations to get everyone's gifts shipped on time. Elise Preston takes a look at the prepartations.
Remote work is changing the holiday travel season
The pandemic is helping create a longer holiday season, as remote workers with greater job flexibility are beginning trips sooner and ending them later. Elise Preston reports.
The landfill of fast-fashion
This holiday shopping season, environmental groups are urging consumers to avoid fast-fashion items, which are cheaper items that may only be wearable a few times before falling apart. In Chile, a massive pile of used clothing from around the world keeps growing, impacting local communities and the environment. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more, including a first-hand look.
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.
How shipping companies handle the holiday rush
About 82 million packages per day will be shipped in the U.S. during the peak of the holiday season. Kris Van Cleave examines how shipping companies handle that enormous scale.
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.
These 4 couponing apps could help keep your wallet padded this holiday
Use these apps to earn cashback and rewards on holiday shopping purchases to avoid blowing your budget as gift prices rise.
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.
Holiday spending forecasted to be merry and bright
After a period of high inflation, the U.S. has received some good economic news in time for the holidays. Gas prices and mortgage rates have dipped, and job growth remains steady. For many shoppers, it will translate to more holiday spending. Joy Benedict has more.
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.
Here's how experts say you can thwart porch pirates
This holiday season could see a surge of stolen packages, as online ordering delivers a flood of gifts to people's front doors.
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.
Cyber Monday could set records
Millions more people are expected to do some shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year than they did last year, despite rising costs. Some experts predict this year's Cyber Monday could set a spending record. Astrid Martinez reports.
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.
Shoppers flock to malls over Thanksgiving weekend
While a large portion of holiday shopping now occurs online, malls across the U.S. were still busy with shoppers over Thanksgiving weekend, many of whom prefer the social experience of shopping in person. Elise Preston reports.
"Travel Tuesday" emerges as a prime day for holiday, winter travel deals
It is estimated that one in three Americans planning a holiday vacation.
4 Black Friday shopping tips to help stretch your holiday budget
Being wary of big deals, stacking coupons and timing your purchases can save you money as gift prices continue rising, one expert says.
New efforts to keep holiday shoppers safe
Carter Evans takes a look at what cities and businesses are doing to ease shopping safety concerns this holiday season.
Millions take to the roads for Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving rush is on, with an estimated 49 million Americans expected to drive more than 50 miles from their homes this holiday weekend. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Cybersecurity expert's online shopping tips
Many Americans will skip stores altogether and shop virtually this holiday season, according to a Gallup poll. Cybersecurity expert Brian Boetig joins CBS News to discuss how to protect your pocketbook while shopping online.
Best and worst times to drive on Thanksgiving
AAA predicts nearly 50 million Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave shares tips to reduce your drive time.
Tips for staying healthy amid possible holiday surge in respiratory illnesses
Dr. Celine Gounder offers ways to help protect yourself this holiday season.
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
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