Christmas
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Mom's creative Santa letter reschedules Christmas for parents who work on Dec. 25
A Texas mom has made a special letter for kids whose parents have to work on Christmas -- offering them calendar date alternatives to Dec. 25.
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Tips and tricks for last-minute Christmas shopping
The final day for pre-Christmas delivery is quickly approaching at retailers like Target, Best Buy and Walmart.
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How a hurricane-ravaged community came together to 'save Christmas' this year
A man helped arrange a free toy drive for all kids in Panama City, Florida.
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Santa Claus rappels down building to deliver gifts
Santa chose to rappel down a high-rise building instead of a chimney while carrying a sack of presents to deliver to kids patiently waiting in a public square in Berlin.
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Gingerbread house baking competition in Sweden
A 21-year-old baker who made a six-sided house with marzipan elves and icing railings took home the prize out of 153 participants.
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How a hurricane-ravaged community came together to 'save Christmas' this year
A man dubbed by the community as "Salvage Santa" helped launch a free toy drive so that all children in Panama City, Florida, can get a Christmas gift this year.
Dec 18
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UPS Store Twitter account gets heat for icy tweet on letters to Santa
The UPS Store Twitter account may have set a bleak record for most Grinch GIF replies after tweeting out a big old lump of coal.
Dec 18
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Avoid holiday party weight gain with these healthy recipe swaps and tips
Nutritionist Jessica Sepel shares some of her favorite holiday swaps with "GMA."
Dec 17
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Santa helps blind child experience the magic of Christmas
Santa knelt down so Matthew Foster could explore his beard and face before taking him to meet one of his faux reindeer.
Dec 17
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Michigan man, 90, brings Christmas to wife in nursing home
A 90-year-old Michigan man dressed up as Santa and brought Christmas to a local nursing home so his wife could celebrate the holidays
Dec 17 - Dec 17
Toy ideas for Christmas presents
With Christmas almost a week away, Toy Insider Marissa DiBartolo reveals some great toys for every budget.
Dec 17 - Dec 17
Elves bringing Christmas joy for young patients
Local firefighters take over a children's hospital in Florida and bring Christmas joy to those that are ill during the holidays.
Dec 17 - Dec 14
Tasty treats for your holiday parties
America's CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer) Tim Laird shows us how to make martinis, cookies and snacks to spice up that holiday party!
Dec 14 - Dec 14
This family's 'Baby Shark' Christmas light display will make you say doo doo doo doo doo doo
A Texas family has taken the viral jingle "Baby Shark" and turned it into a holiday light extravaganza.
Dec 14 - Dec 13
Santa spotted in a Cracker Barrel by child trying to help find his reindeer
The magic of Christmas for a little girl came in the most unexpected place.
Dec 13 - Dec 13
'Secret Santa' pays off layaways at New Jersey Walmart
A western New Jersey Walmart says an anonymous "secret Santa" has paid off all remaining items on layaway
Dec 13 - Dec 12
This photo of Santa kneeling before a 93-year-old veteran is spreading Christmas joy
A photo of Santa Claus kneeling in front of a WWII veteran is winning hearts on Facebook.
Dec 12 - Dec 12
One Queens resident who is raising the bar for holiday decorations
For 23 years Joe Mure has been building "The Little North Pole," in his Rockaway, Queens neighborhood.
Dec 12 - Dec 12
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year? Not for all moms
A Dallas mother-of-two says her to-do list seems never-ending around the holidays.
Dec 12 - Dec 11
New York family's larger-than-life Christmas display will jingle bell rock your world
The Mure family creates an elaborate Christmas display at their Rockaway Beach, New York home every year.
Dec 11 - Dec 11
This family transforms home into larger-than-life North Pole Christmas display
ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" showcases the elaborate displays families put up for the holidays - including the incredible show from the Mure family in Rockaway Beach, N.Y.
Dec 11 - Dec 11
10-year-old collects over 1,000 toys for charity
Colby Jeffrey collected over 1,000 toys this past Saturday for Toy for Tots.
Dec 11 - Dec 10
6 DIYs for an adorable and affordable holiday party
Brit Morin shares how to deck the halls with items you can buy on a budget.
Dec 10 - Dec 10
How to create the ultimate DIY Christmas decor on a budget
DIY guru Brit Morin shares her top tips for getting festive at home this year without breaking the bank.
Dec 10 - Dec 9
Pancho Claus shows the spirit of Christmas to children in need in his community
Richard Reyes began hearing stories about kids in his community that were too sad to be happy about Christmas and set out to change that situation by becoming Pancho Claus and lifting their spirits.
Dec 9 - Dec 7
Nativity scene at Vatican's St. Peter's Square sculpted out of 700 tons of sand
The Vatican unveiled its novel Nativity scene for Christmas in St. Peter's Square Friday afternoon -- sculpted completely out of sand for the first time.
Dec 7 - Dec 7
Busy Philipps shares secrets to a stress-free holiday season
Busy Philipps is excited for the holiday season, despite her insane schedule.
Dec 7 - Dec 6
Life-size gingerbread house lets guests host sweet parties
The gingerbread house at Stella San Jac also includes an interactive photo booth.
Dec 6 - Dec 6
This DIY succulent wreath is major holiday decor goals
Deck the halls with this DIY succulent wreath.
Dec 6 - Dec 5
Crush Kris Kringle and white elephant with these $25 and under gift ideas
Whether you're exchanging with fam or work wives, we've found the best white elephant gifts under $25 that'll win the party.
Dec 5 - Dec 4
Rome's Christmas tree causes controversy for the second year in a row
Romans are laughing and groaning at the look of this year's tree.
Dec 4 - Dec 4
Secret Santa pays off nearly $30K in Walmart layaways
A Secret Santa made the holiday season a little brighter for hundreds of shoppers near Philadelphia after paying off nearly $30,000-worth of layaways at a Walmart
Dec 4 - Dec 4
'Most festive pub' in UK displays 97 Christmas trees, 21,500 holiday lights on its 3-story facade
"Most festive" London pub decorated with more than 21,500 Christmas lights.
Dec 4 - Dec 4
The science behind Christmas movie stunts
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down the science of what happens when a person's tongue comes in contact with a frozen pole and other iconic moments from Christmas movies.
Dec 4 - Dec 4
Building a gingerbread house
Mrs. Fields' Taylor Ruotsala stops by to teach the gang how to put together a delicious gingerbread house just in time for National Cookie Day!
Dec 4 - Dec 4
Ohio radio station drops Christmas classic 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
"The song has no place," wrote a Cleveland radio host.
Dec 4 - Dec 4
10 great gifts for the trendsetter in your life
Here's what to get the person who's always ahead of the curve.
Dec 4 - Dec 3
London pub decorated with 21,500 Christmas lights
The Churchill Arms' 3-story display of nearly 100 trees and more than 21,500 Christmas lights has earned it the title of "most festive pub" in the United Kingdom.
Dec 3 - Dec 3
The ultimate guide for decorating with holiday lights
With the holidays fast approaching, "GMA" breaks down how to get into the decorating spirit with lights for your tree and home.
Dec 3 - Dec 3
Santas hit the slopes for charity
Hundreds of Santas traded their sleighs for skis and snowboards for the annual "Santa Sunday" in Maine, raising $4,000 for local charities.
Dec 3 - Nov 30
Christmastime at Windsor Castle
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Windsor Castle, where a grand 23-foot Nordmann fir tree is decorated with almost 7000 twinkling lights for the holidays.
Nov 30 - Nov 30
Chicago restaurant serves up Buddy the Elf's spaghetti dish
The "elf spaghetti sundae" is on the menu at Miss Ricky's Diner at Chicago's Virgin Hotel.
Nov 30 - Nov 29
National Christmas Tree lighting: Fast facts
This annual presidential holiday tradition goes back to the Coolidge administration in 1923.
Nov 29 - Nov 29
'GMA' Deals and Steals on holiday gifts for $20 and under
Tory Johnson brings big discounts on some of the hottest holiday gifts, all for $20 and under.
Nov 29 - Nov 29
How to make easy and festive gingerbread houses
DIY guru J.J. Keras demonstrates how to make some simple and stylish gingerbread houses for the holidays on "GMA."
Nov 29 - Nov 29
Black Christmas trees are on trend this holiday season
Some people are ditching traditional green Christmas trees for black trees to put up in their households for the holidays.
Nov 29 - Nov 29
Town asks homeowner to pay $2,000 a night in Christmas light display showdown
Officials in Old Bridge, New Jersey, say they will shut down the famed show if the homeowners won't pay $2,000 per night for security detail.
Nov 29 - Nov 29
Christmas light fight pits a family against their town
A New Jersey town is demanding that homeowners foot the bill for crowd control expenses at their home where their Christmas display draws hundreds of people each night.
Nov 29 - Nov 29
'There will be no black magic curses of any kind': Satanic group responds to stolen Christmas ornaments
The Satanic Bay Area said most of its Christmas tree ornaments were gone within 72 hours.
Nov 29