Christmas

The United States Postal Service has announced its recommended deadlines for expected delivery by Christmas Day.

The agency released its guidance on upcoming celebrations, including gathering outdoors and staying 6 feet apart.

Experts are warning of a major toy shortage this holiday season, due to backups in the global supply chain. Their advice: start your shopping now to get those must-have gifts, and to avoid hefty shipping costs and delays.

The Hollywood Christmas Parade is slated to return to the streets of Hollywood on Nov. 28, as the 89th edition of the traditional Christmas celebration.

An early rush to book Christmas travel is causing hotels and rental homes to fill earlier than usual this year.

Twinkly lights, toasty beverages, and lots to see: The ocean-close hamlet’s holiday happening will start to shimmer again in late November.

(Warning: This video is not safe for children.) We asked Olympians if they believe in Santa Claus. Their answers ranged from heartbreaking to heartwarming.

A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for their children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner. Somerset Officer Matt Lima responded to a report of shoplifting on Dec. 20 at a Stop & Shop located at 815 Grand Army Highway, where two women with two young children were accused of putting…

As travelers across the country begin to make their way home after the Christmas holiday, health leaders are concerned with the possibility of a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases.

A Miramar business owner is asking for the community’s help in catching a christmas bandit. NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado has a look at the suspected thief caught on camera.

San Diego residents, trying to get rid of their Christmas trees, can now drop them off at recycling locations across the city.

Christmas may seem hard enough being separated from family and loved ones, but for people in assisted living facilities and their families– it can be heartbreaking. Visitors haven’t been allowed inside local nursing facilities since restrictions were first put in place back in March. “He wasn’t feeling very well this morning and I don’t think he recognized me,” said...

The Salvation Army continued its 30-year tradition of giving out Christmas meals Friday, but this year they handed out the 2,000 hot meals at three different sites around the county to ensure the safety of those participating. Salvation Army Officer Major Dave Shull says the modified event actually allowed them to reach out to more people in neighborhoods they don’t…

NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar has more details on this year’s Salvation Army Christmas meal giveaway.

As businesses struggle through the pandemic, some restaurant owners are staying open this Christmas hoping locals turn to them for to-go meals. “With what’s happening and what’s going on, we consider ourselves lucky because we have a full staff today,” said Niccolo Angius owner of Cesarina in Point Loma. Angius told NBC 7 they normally close on Christmas but...

NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado spoke with the owner of Cesarina who stayed open on Christmas for to-go orders.

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NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar has more details on the Salvation Army Christmas meals

Queen Elizabeth II has delivered a heartfelt message of hope in her Christmas address, praising the “indomitable spirit” of those who have risen “magnificently” to the challenges of the pandemic

Pope Francis has made a Christmas appeal to nations to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are available for all