Holidays

With help from donors and volunteers, the Rescue Mission served more than 500 kids this year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year but your Christmas could go up in flames if you don’t keep safety top of mind.

On Thursday, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) announced that they raised $17,745 for local charities through the annual holiday program.

Here are some of the best ways to keep your kids healthy, both mentally and physically, over the upcoming holiday breaks.

Santa is getting ready to deliver presents to millions of children across the world but first, he is making a special visit to babies in the NICU at Carilion.

Before hitting the road this holiday season, AAA has a checklist for you ensure your car is ready for a road trip this Winter.

The Roanoke Valley staple is celebrating their 41st Christmas in business.

You can get into the holiday spirit with Miracle on 9th Street, a Blue Ridge Christmas – a walking tour that will take you behind the scene of the Blue Ridge Nightmare set.

You’ve got chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the mistletoe is hung and the snacks are out, but one thing is missing: Some classic Christmas tunes to set the mood.

Virginia Today team goes shopping for Angel Tree gifts

If you drove past the former fire station in Hamburg, Michigan, you probably wouldn’t think much about it, but once you step inside, it’s like walking into Santa’s workshop.

Christmas time is a tradition that we’ve always had in our lives, and one of those traditions is collecting ornaments over the years.

The Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt returns to Roanoke for a third year.

One Salem man has raised more than $26,000 for Toys for Tots this year alone

Toys are one part of the magic of the holiday season, and the Lynchburg Museum is taking a look back at antique toys that help tell the history of the Hill City.

Cooking up a giant ham or turkey might not be as realistic for some -- especially if you live alone or with a roommate or spouse.

It’s feeling like the Polar Express, matching the holiday season with train rides at the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

Back in November, the province of Nova Scotia kept up a yearly tradition by sending the city of Boston its official Christmas tree.

Whether you want your favorite cocktail without the fuss or the right tools to make one yourself, Consumer Reports said you have lots of options.

With December here, there is no better holiday gift to pursue than your first home.

Let's get the Elf on the Shelf to work for us this year (and hopefully every year moving forward).

The Community Christmas store allows families in need to shop for free this holiday season.

How much do you know about Thanksgiving Day parades?

We all love spoiling our pets, and amid the spoiling we do to ourselves on Thanksgiving with all the delicious food, some of us consider doing the same for our pets.

Family bragging rights, and maybe even some made-up trophies, are usually on the line for a game people look forward to annually.

Do people forget that Thanksgiving is coming?

Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, the best holiday to stuff your face with delicious food, but eating turkey cooked the same way every year can get a tad boring, which is why you need to try wrapping your turkey in bacon.

Thanksgiving is a time for all that’s delicious in the world: All the best appetizers, side dishes, a perfectly moist turkey, seasonal drinks and dessert.

For some people, the menu has been set for a month.

There are so many things to love about this time of year, including Friendsgiving, which is when a group of friends gathers together to celebrate Thanksgiving.