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What is the Lunar New Year?
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been observed in for thousands of years.
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What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a secular American holiday that celebrates African roots and tradition. Here’s what you need to know.
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A seriously colossal Christmas tree just rolled into town
The sizable specimen, dubbed “The World’s Tallest Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree,” will be on view at The Citadel Outlets.
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These are the 2024 USPS holiday shipping deadlines
Need to send a gift and make to make sure it arrives in time for the holidays? Here are the U.S. Postal Service’s recommended shipping deadlines.
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Butterball introduces cook-from-frozen turkey for a no-thaw Thanksgiving
The largest turkey producer in the U.S. wants to save you time this Thanksgiving by eliminating the dreaded thaw.
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Celebrating 37 years of LA's beloved Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
California Live’s Amber Pfister heads to Culver City to visit Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned & operated business spreading Halloween fun since 1987. Plus, owner Lyra Marble showcases a fun and family-friendly way to decorate your pumpkins this year.
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Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season
Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.
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When should you ship your 2024 holiday gifts? USPS releases deadlines
“The earlier you send, the better,” the Postal Service said.
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Ice at Santa Monica sparkles with a Taylor Swift theme night and NYE fun
Swifties, take note: A Taylor Swift evening is ahead at the pop-up rink, and KUSC Classical Sundays, too.
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9 family-friendly Halloween experiences up & down the Golden State
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with lifestyle expert Brandi Milloy to create a fun family bucket-list for the month of October. Celebrate the Halloween season with unique happenings in San Francisco, San Diego and the Greater Los Angeles area.
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Celebrate Diwali with age-old traditions and foods
California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen meets up with Chef Teena Arora in Redwood City to learn all about Diwali, which kicks off on October 31st. Learn about the rich origins of this festival of lights, from traditional cuisine to authentic décor.
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Eggnog before Thanksgiving? Shoppers eager for a new season scramble retail calendars
Inflationary-weary shoppers still may wait until the first weather snap to get a basic sweater. But when it comes to seasonal items, a growing number of consumers are increasingly wanting to jump on scents and flavors from Halloween to Christmas earlier and earlier.
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A popular holiday tour will twinkle at Pasadena's fabled Castle Green
Tickets are on sale for the pretty peek-around, which will feature carolers, lawn games, and refreshments.
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Holiday decorations will soon festoon Super Nintendo World
A glittering and Grinchy season is ahead at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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The first-ever Holiday Pajama Weekend will pop up at ‘LA Zoo Lights'
Cute PJs are just the start: Several special events are coming up at the illuminated evening spectacular.
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What is Indigenous Peoples' Day?
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a U.S. holiday that honors and commemorates the history and culture of indigenous peoples in America.
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Before Christmas begins, this Santa-inspired spot celebrates autumn
Too cute: “Pumpkins in the Pines” is back at SkyPark at Santa’s Village, but only for a short spell.
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Los Angeles synagogues on high alert ahead of High Holy Days
Sinai Temple in Westwood also stepped up security as thousands of people were expected to gather for a Rosh Hashanah celebration. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
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LA Jewish community begins High Holy Days amid heightened security
Los Angeles’ Jewish community began the High Holy Days Wednesday by celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
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Glimmer glimmer: ‘Astra Lumina LA' to glow at South Coast Botanic Garden
The shimmerful experience will again grace the pretty Palos Verdes Peninsula plot.