The presents have been opened, the visitors have long since departed (unless they're from out of state) and the big day has come and gone. ...more

December 26, 2009

Frank Godden is baffled by Christmas trees. The truck that carries stacks of Christmas trees from a farm far away to a lot near you might as well be a hearse, the way Godden sees it. ...more

December 20, 2009

Couch potatoes can have a holly, jolly time this holiday season, with some new Christmas movies and specials joining the hundreds in reruns. ...more

November 27, 2009

(AP) -- When they light the town Christmas tree in Armonk on Sunday, there will be a Jewish menorah right alongside, as usual. There will also be something new this year - an Islamic crescent and star. ...more

December 13, 2008

It takes a while for a tree to be green. For decades, the National Christmas Tree was heartily chopped down from forests throughout the nation and trucked to the White House to be decked out in lights and ornaments. Then someone finally had the idea to plant the tree, so it would grow each year; the current tree has stood in place for 28 years. ...more

December 8, 2007

The lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is probably the most famous celebration of its kind, and this year it will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28. If you're not among the thousands crowding in to watch the event live in midtown Manhattan, you can watch from home on TV or stop by in person any time through Jan. 3. ...more

November 18, 2007