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Christmas tree recycling is officially underway in Chicago. Here's where you can take yours
With the holidays in the rearview mirror and Christmas decorations coming down, many Chicagoans are left wondering what to do with their Christmas trees.
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In Mexico, piñatas are not only a game for children. This tradition has been around for 400 years
The tradition goes back even further. Some say piñatas can be traced back to China, where paper-making originated.
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Santa's making his way around the globe. Here's where he is now
As children around the world eagerly await Santa’s arrival on Christmas, the military is ready to track him and see if he’s using any new technology.
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What stores and restaurants are open and closed on Christmas in 2023?
Christmas is just two days away, and from last-minute shopping to perhaps wanting some coffee on the holiday morning, many Americans are wondering what stores and restaurants will remain open for the holiday.
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‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus': Read the essay from 1897 that made us believe
More than a century ago, an 8-year-old named Virginia O’Hanlon had a question weighing on her mind. Were her friends correct when they said, “There is no Santa Claus”?
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A holiday roadmap of light displays in and around Chicago
With Christmas just days away, here’s a look at how the Chicago-area has transformed for the holiday.
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How tech gifts for children could impact their privacy
With Christmas just days away, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski takes a look into how some tech gifts for children could put their privacy at risk.
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Holiday model train display features unique Chicago flair
This time of year you see a lot of Christmas villages and model trains. But one suburban family took their display to another level — with some uniquely local decorations. NBC Chicago Photojournalist Steve Curelo reports.
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Aliens? Nope, just this Texas family's Christmas light show
A Texas family’s Christmas light show was mistaken for aliens.
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7th graders guessed what 30-year-olds want for Christmas and their answers are hilarious
After hearing their suggestions, the teacher who asked the question said: “I feel personally attacked.”
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How much would Kevin McCallister's 1990 ‘Home Alone' grocery trip would cost in 2023?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, $1 in 1990 is equivalent to about $2.29 in 2023, which is about 2.35 times higher.
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Some US ski areas normally coated in white are struggling with rain
For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year’s prospects aren’t good.
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NBC 5 elves help ring The Salvation Army bell
Elves from NBC Chicago were sent out for a special mission on Thursday, ringing The Salvation Army bell in downtown Chicago, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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Here's how to watch all the 2023 NFL Christmas Day games
Here’s when they will air and how you can watch them.
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Chicago pastor aiming to shore up donations for Christmas toy drive
A local church pastor is aiming to make sure several hundred children have a gift to open Christmas morning in a decades-long effort that has hit roadblocks this year, NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy reports.
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‘Girl math' is back. Consumers are shopping earlier to ‘save more' on Christmas day
“Girl math” makes a timely return this holiday season, throwing the spotlight on new seasonal spending habits that consumers are adopting this year.
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Some Chicagoans opt to fly out of town early to avoid holiday travel rush
With Christmas less than a week away, some Chicagoans are opting to fly out of town early to avoid the holiday travel rush, NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Little owl discovered nestled in family Christmas tree for days in Kentucky
A festive holiday turned into a wildlife adventure for a Lexington family as they unknowingly played host to a tiny owl living in their Christmas tree for four days. The feathered guest went unnoticed until the family’s realization, sparking a heartwarming twist
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Paddling Santas take to Lake Washington for a good cause
A group of people dressed like Santa Claus participated in “Santa Paddle Week” to raise money for cancer patients in Washington.
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Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.