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Festival of lights shine bright inside Hanukkah pop-up bar in DC’s Shaw neighborhood

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Festival of lights shine bright inside Hanukkah pop-up bar in DC’s Shaw neighborhood

Prehistoric beasts, trains and Christmas cheer: Experience ‘Dino-Mite’ at the US Botanic Garden!

Prehistoric beasts, trains and Christmas cheer: Experience ‘Dino-Mite’ at the US Botanic Garden!

Jordans, iMac and a trip to Germany: DC holiday market visitors recount priciest gifts

Jordans, iMac and a trip to Germany: DC holiday market visitors recount priciest gifts

Why do heart issues spike around the holidays? A Maryland doctor has tips on what to look out for

Why do heart issues spike around the holidays? A Maryland doctor has tips on what to look out for

‘It can sneak up on you’: Navigating grief during the holidays

‘It can sneak up on you’: Navigating grief during the holidays

Where to party on New Year’s Eve in the DC area

Where to party on New Year’s Eve in the DC area

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DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

This Montgomery Co. teen’s kidnapping motivated her to start a toy drive

This Montgomery Co. teen’s kidnapping motivated her to start a toy drive

DC restaurant honors past presidents, East Wing with 2025 Christmas tree

DC restaurant honors past presidents, East Wing with 2025 Christmas tree

From original carols to Christmas pop, Virginia expert describes the staying power of seasonal music

From original carols to Christmas pop, Virginia expert describes the staying power of seasonal music

Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art & Craft Festival, ‘an Irish Carol’ … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art & Craft Festival, ‘an Irish Carol’ … and more!

Toys for Tots needs your help to make a child’s Christmas

Toys for Tots needs your help to make a child’s Christmas

Online shopping? How you pay makes a big difference, says consumer protection group

Online shopping? How you pay makes a big difference, says consumer protection group

Kids at DC hospital get visit, holiday gifts from Washington Wizards players

Kids at DC hospital get visit, holiday gifts from Washington Wizards players

Metro rolls out holiday-themed trains in the region

Metro rolls out holiday-themed trains in the region

Montgomery Co. school district under fire for operating normally during Friday’s wintry weather

Montgomery Co. school district under fire for operating normally during Friday’s wintry weather

DC’s first snow of the season: Was it ‘snow day’ worthy?

DC’s first snow of the season: Was it ‘snow day’ worthy?

Picking the perfect Christmas tree: Tips from a DC-area expert

Picking the perfect Christmas tree: Tips from a DC-area expert

giant tree lit on stage with people admiring

December 4

PHOTOS: National Christmas Tree lighting in DC

‘I don’t mind spending a little over’: DC shopping cops go out of pocket to bring a better Christmas

‘I don’t mind spending a little over’: DC shopping cops go out of pocket to bring a better Christmas

Tariffs add to holiday costs for artificial trees

Tariffs add to holiday costs for artificial trees

Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year

Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year

Loneliness is high — Tips for older adults to find connection this holiday season

Loneliness is high — Tips for older adults to find connection this holiday season

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