How to have your Christmas tree collected in Madison
The city provides two rounds of curbsite collection
The city of Madison streets division is providing two rounds of curbside collection for Christmas trees this year.
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The Queen and Prince George bake festive treats
Every family has their own traditions at Christmas -- and the British royal family is no different.
Humbug! Where does that word come from anyway?
"Bah Humbug!"The phrase, uttered by more than a century of Christmas scrooges across page and screen, has been popularized by almost endless adaptations of Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol."But what does the word "humbug" really mean?It's Humbug Day, and…
Here are some tips to ensure you don't set your Christmas tree on fire
Like a lot of people, you're probably not taking down your Christmas tree for a few months. So now's a good time to learn how to keep it from catching fire and burning your house down.
Man dressed up as a Christmas tree is walking around New York City
There's a man dressed as a Christmas tree roaming the streets of the Big Apple.
How to help homeless students year-round
Come Christmas time, most children put together lengthy wish lists for toys and goodies for Santa to deliver.
Writing a Christmas hit is big business
When Freddie Mercury decided his band Queen would record a Christmas song, he gave Jim Lea a call.
What you probably didn't know about 'Jingle Bells'
Christmas is just around the corner. This year, instead of jumping into endless political conversations at the dinner table, try throwing some Christmas knowledge at your family. The surprising history of one of America's most beloved Christmas songs,
Charles Dickens' last Christmas turkey was lost in a freak accident
The author known for introducing turkey to our Christmas menu may have lost his preferred poultry in what was his last Christmas on Earth.
Inside week of Trump's expected impeachment
On the day of his expected impeachment, President Donald Trump awoke before dawn, flicked on the television and began tweeting.
'Santa's finger bone' given to English monastery
Santa Claus' finger bone and a piece of the manger that served as Christ's crib were among the relics gifted to an English monastery, a new analysis of a medieval manuscript has revealed.
Trump gives most federal workers Christmas Eve off
President Donald Trump is giving most federal workers the gift of an extra day off this holiday season.
Nurse sings Christmas duet with cancer patient
A heartwarming holiday duet in Nashville has gone viral.
Protesters sing Christmas songs at pro-impeachment rally
Protesters sing Christmas songs at a pro-impeachment rally in Minnesota.
Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' raking in big bucks
This time of year, it's hard to go a day without hearing Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," whether it's playing in a store, in an Uber or on your holiday playlist.
Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' hits No. 1 for first time ever
Can it ever really be Christmas without Mariah Carey?
14-year-old beat stage 4 cancer in time to make it home for Christmas
It started out as a limp.
Hacker accesses family's Ring camera, poses as Santa to child
Someone gained access to the Ring security camera of a Mississippi family and used the speaker feature to harass their 8-year-old daughter, telling her he was Santa Claus and encouraging her to destroy the room.
Woman finds 10-foot python in her Christmas tree
There are many ways to decorate a Christmas tree -- from monotone minimalism to old-school kitsch.
Popeyes debuts chicken-inspired ugly Christmas sweater
Popeyes declared world domination this year when it debuted the chicken sandwich that's inspired countless think pieces, internet debates and
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference
Walmart Canada is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference.
Church nativity scene depicts figures as refugees separated in cages
A California church is displaying a nativity scene depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees in cages to draw attention to the conditions faced by migrants seeking asylum in the United States.
El Paso shooting victims Christmas display includes 22 angels
Twenty-two families will spend the holidays without their loved ones after the El Paso Walmart shooting, but one family's light display is reminding everyone that the city is "El Paso Strong."
Christmas sweaters add to plastic pollution, environmental charity says
Most Christmas sweaters are made of plastic and are likely to contribute to plastic pollution in the world's oceans, an environmental charity has warned.
