'We have a big problem': Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US COVID-19 crisis

Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.

Santa's milk and cookies: The surprising history behind the popular Christmas tradition

For decades, American children have been leaving out cookies and milk for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, but few people know how and when the holiday tradition began. 

Happy ‘howlidays’: Shelter dogs pick out their own toys for Christmas

A video showing shelter dogs choosing their Christmas gifts is the most wholesome content you didn’t know you needed this holiday season.

Tips for recycling wrapping paper this holiday season

Can you recycle all of your holiday wrapping paper, ribbons and bows? Here are some tips to help make your Christmas a little more green.

'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed

Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.

Florida's 'Surfing Santas' founder wants to send toy into space

George Trosett first started the tradition of 'Surfing Santas' in Cocoa Beach back in 2009 with just him and his family.

Did you make Santa’s naughty or nice list? Check for your name here

This year, you can check for your name ahead of time thanks to the North Pole government’s Department of Christmas Affairs.

Mailbox in Florence, Texas gives kids direct line to North Pole

In the small town of Florence Texas, you’ll find a mailbox with direct service to Santa Claus in the North Pole.

FOX 35 Holiday Lights: Adair Street in Ocoee
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Kelly Anne Fitzgerald is our winner for this week's FOX 35 Holiday Lights contest. Thousands of lights adorn her Ocoee home.

Where is Santa Claus? NORAD launches tracking service on Christmas Eve

Thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), kids will be able to find St. Nick’s exact location at any given moment.

'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak

Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.

Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open

While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.

Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas

The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.