75 minutes ago The fun — and confusion — of celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same date

Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.

Culture

3 hours ago The Reddit community revives the holiday spirit after popular Secret Santa events end

Swapping presents with strangers on the internet is a favorite pastime for many Reddit users. After two popular holiday gift exchanges ended, bereft merrymakers are set on keeping the tradition going.

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5 hours ago Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport busy with holiday travelers

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport busy with holiday travelers  Alaska's News Source

Transport

9 hours ago Brockton cancels holiday event for homeless students amid financial troubles

School Committee members said the city didn’t pay vendor invoices, which the mayor denies. The post Brockton cancels holiday event for homeless students amid financial troubles appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 hours ago Holiday mail surge has some taking to social media to voice frustration on deliveries

Holiday mail surge has some taking to social media to voice frustration on deliveries  WAFB

Politics

10 hours ago Drone mishap during Orlando holiday aerial show sends child to hospital

A 7-year-old child was struck by a drone that malfunctioned and crashed with several other drones during an aerial show in Orlando, Florida on Saturday night.

Events

11 hours ago Experts release new Holiday Bowl predictions as Washington State roster chaos shifts odds even further in Syracuse’s favor

Experts release new Holiday Bowl predictions as Washington State roster chaos shifts odds even further in Syracuse’s favor  syracuse.com

Events

12 hours ago San Francisco 49ers eliminated from NFC playoffs before game against Miami Dolphins

San Francisco 49ers eliminated from NFC playoffs before game against Miami Dolphins  ABC7 Bay Area

Politics

13 hours ago FROM OUR HOLIDAY GUIDE: Restaurants, bars planning to be open Christmas Eve and/or Day in West Seattle

FROM OUR HOLIDAY GUIDE: Restaurants, bars planning to be open Christmas Eve and/or Day in West Seattle  West Seattle Blog

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