Karen Carpenter died on Feb. 4, 1983. Jody Mamone is a writer who grew up in CT. He is at jodymamone@gmail.com and ...

In 1981, The Carpenters scored their final Top 40 hit with a little-known song that unexpectedly became a chart-topping success. "Touch Me When We're Dancing" reached No. 16 on the Billboard chart in ...

The 5 games played on ABC and ESPN were the NBA's most watched since 2010-11. From NBA.com News Services Check out the best plays from Thursday's action on Christmas Day. Christmas Day for the NBA was ...

Most Americans likely won't be dashing through the snow for Christmas, given this year's unseasonably warm weather, but many may need to dash to the store for last-minute dinner ingredients or ...

The day after Christmas is often a holiday for many people, prompting questions about whether retailers and services such as banks and the stock market are open on Dec. 26. The issue is complicated by ...

Yes, but only for this year, and only for federal employees. Trump's executive order declared Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and the day after Christmas (Dec. 26) federal holidays for 2025. The order applies ...

Snoop Dogg delivered on his promise to serve “holiday magic Santa can’t fit in a bag” with his halftime show during Netflix’s NFL Christmas Game Day. The rapper, whose “Holiday Halftime Party” ...

Netflix is airing two NFL games on Christmas Day, and they have the festivities planned to go with it. The Washington Commanders host division rival Dallas at 1 p.m. ET, followed by a matchup between ...

Ever since tying the knot in 2021, Gwen Stefani and husband Blake Shelton have fully embraced the holidays, especially Christmas. Frequently allowing fans to peek into their lives on social media, the ...

Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday is returning for its second year, bringing even more exciting performances to accompany the matchups this holiday season. Following last year’s iconic Beyoncé Bowl, ...

Federal offices, banks, and post offices are closed on Christmas Day. Major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Costco will not be open on Christmas. UPS and FedEx will only operate critical services, ...

The 12 days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day, December 25, and end on January 6. This period leads up to the Epiphany, which celebrates the manifestation of Jesus to the world. The tradition of ...