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Festival of Lights at Kensington LDS Temple brings huge crowds and traffic problems

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Festival of Lights at Kensington LDS Temple brings huge crowds and traffic problems

DC, Maryland and Virginia share Christmas tree recycling plans ahead of New Year’s Day

DC, Maryland and Virginia share Christmas tree recycling plans ahead of New Year’s Day

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

Holiday unwrapping: Recycling your gift wrap

Holiday unwrapping: Recycling your gift wrap

New video of pandas at National Zoo released

New video of pandas at National Zoo released

President of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy commits $60,000 to keep Baltimore pizza shop open

President of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy commits $60,000 to keep Baltimore pizza shop open

More Christmas News

Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say

Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say

Hundreds spend Christmas eating dinner at local Chinese restaurant

Hundreds spend Christmas eating dinner at local Chinese restaurant

Making Christmas memories in DC: Tourists, locals gather at National Christmas Tree

Making Christmas memories in DC: Tourists, locals gather at National Christmas Tree

Make a shopping list and check it twice: DC-area shoppers scramble to grocery stores on Christmas Eve

Make a shopping list and check it twice: DC-area shoppers scramble to grocery stores on Christmas Eve

WATCH: Parents tell WTOP what gifts they want for Christmas

WATCH: Parents tell WTOP what gifts they want for Christmas

Wintry mix wraps up in DC area after icy morning on Christmas Eve

Wintry mix wraps up in DC area after icy morning on Christmas Eve

A true toy story at DC’s Children’s National Hospital

A true toy story at DC’s Children’s National Hospital

Navigating holiday stress: U.Va. experts provide tips for a joyful, conflict-free family gathering

Navigating holiday stress: U.Va. experts provide tips for a joyful, conflict-free family gathering

Looking to give back on Christmas Day in the DC area? It’s not too late to volunteer

Looking to give back on Christmas Day in the DC area? It’s not too late to volunteer

Christmas Day 2024: What’s open in the DC region and where can you dine-in?

Christmas Day 2024: What’s open in the DC region and where can you dine-in?

Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone

Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone

Countdown to Christmas: Local last-minute shoppers seek final chance for Christmas trees

Countdown to Christmas: Local last-minute shoppers seek final chance for Christmas trees

Thousands line up at Toys for Tots giveaway in Prince George’s Co.

Thousands line up at Toys for Tots giveaway in Prince George’s Co.

Which holiday plants are bad for your pets?

Which holiday plants are bad for your pets?

How to keep your Christmas tree looking fresh into the new year

How to keep your Christmas tree looking fresh into the new year

Free fares for New Year’s Eve — and other Metro holiday updates

Free fares for New Year’s Eve — and other Metro holiday updates

It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel

It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel

Travel expert gives advice in case things go sideways at the airport this season

Travel expert gives advice in case things go sideways at the airport this season

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