NewsBeat Social Santa Tracker: Santa Arrives in U.S.

12/24/14 10:23 AM PST

Santa Claus arrives in the United States, where he will finish giving toys to all of the kids on the nice list

Weather

Tags: christmas, santa tracker, united states, santa

How to Ensure Your Cat Doesn't Ruin Christmas

12/24/14 9:51 AM PST

Here are some tips to help keep that beautiful tree sturdy and safe from the wrath of curious cats during the holidays

Tags: cats, christmas, trees, safety, curious

Tips to Reduce Stress During the Holidays

12/24/14 9:27 AM PST

Between crowds, financial woes, and family conflicts, the holidays can be a stressful time —but here is some advice to keep you calm and collected

World

Tags: christmas, holidays, stress, health

How to Keep Kids on 'Nice List' During Holidays

12/24/14 9:26 AM PST

Parents should listen to these tips on table manners, thank you notes, and even ways to open presents

Offbeat

Tags: christmas, holiday season, santa claus, table manners, kids

NewsBeat Social Santa Tracker: Santa Leaves the North Pole

12/24/14 9:14 AM PST

Santa Claus has left the North Pole, beginning his journey around the world

Weather World

Tags: christmas, santa claus, north pole, santa tracker

Spain Awards $3 Billion in World's Biggest Lottery

12/23/14 4:02 PM PST

Spain's 'El Gordo' Chirstmas lottery doled out more than $2.7 billion dollars in prizes this year as the world's largest lottery

Economy

Tags: lottery, billions, prizes, christmas, spain, celebrate

South Korea's Christmas Tree Tower Scrapped Once Again

12/23/14 9:17 AM PST

The Christian Council of Korea cancels plans to install a Christmas tree-shaped tower near South Korea's border with North Korea

World

Tags: south korea, christmas tree tower, north korea, pyongyang, christian council of korea, border

WATCH: World's Largest Residential Christmas Light Display

12/22/14 2:38 PM PST

A New York family shows off the largest residential light display in the world

U.S.

Tags: new york, residential light display, christmas lights, guinness record

Record Travel Numbers Expected During 2014 Holidays

12/22/14 2:14 PM PST

According to predictions by travel agency AAA, an estimated 98.6 million people are expected to leave home during the holiday season – an all time record

Travel U.S.

Tags: travel, holidays, christmas, new years, record, aaa

A White Christmas

12/19/14 3:49 PM PST

A couple last minute storms will bring a "White Christmas" to areas that currently have no snow

Weather

Tags: white christmas, snow, weather

British Embassies Give Creative Christmas Warning to UAE-Bound Tourists

12/19/14 3:40 PM PST

The British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have reworked a classic Christmas poem so that it applies to travelers heading to the United Arab Emirates for the holidays

Travel

Tags: uae, united arab emirates, british embassies, travelers, twas the night before christmas, twas the night before flying

WATCH: Christmas Lights Show Inspired by 'Star Wars'

12/19/14 11:29 AM PST

A music teacher creates a massive Christmas light display choreographed to 'Star Wars' music

Viral

Tags: star wars, oakland, california, christmas lights