2012 holiday season News

A report has come in that gunmen in the northern Nigerian state of Yobe have shot dead at least five Christians. The pastor of the church was among the dead.

People affected by allergies to dust, nuts and other substances can often suffer worse at Christmas time compared to other times of the year. To help reduce the allergy impact the Gottlieb Memorial Hospital has issued some tips.

Alexandria - Alexandria, Va. is all dressed up for the holiday season. Walking through Old Town, visitors can see various festive decorations throughout this section of the city.

While the holiday season is full of cheer, it is also a time when scammers come out in droves. Several top holiday-related scam lists have been published this week.

It may appear that an artificial Christmas tree, used year after year, is better for the environment than the use of a real tree, cut down each yuletide season. However, new research suggests that the real tree has a lower carbon footprint.

Langhorne - Mid-November marked the official arrival of Christmas at Sesame Place. Many families came to visit as the holiday season kicked off at this popular park located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

New York - As Thanksgiving weekend comes to an end, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in New York City. Walking through the streets of the Big Apple, holiday shopping is in full swing and the decorations can be seen inside and outside of many buildings.

New York - Rockefeller Center is a popular sightseeing destination, and as the holiday season approaches, locals and tourists alike will head over to see the spectacular decorations. This week Rockefeller Center's 80th annual tree lighting will take place.

Reports are surfacing many retailers have intended to start their "Black Friday" sales earlier this year. While some stores have not made any formal announcements yet, ad leaks are showing the start times retailers are offering for Black Friday.

FedEx announced yesterday the company plans to hire thousands of seasonal workers to help handle the large shipping volume anticipated during the 2012 holiday season.