Christmas tree arrives at US Capitol
The U.S. Capitol's Christmas tree has arrived.
Architects build gingerbread 'university' in D.C.
More than 50 teams of architects, builders and designers are gathering in Washington to construct one of the nation's largest gingerbread towns, and it will be on view to the public this week.
All items in '12 Days of Christmas' now top $107K
Add seven swans, six geese and five golden rings to the list of Christmas gifts that cost more than they did a year ago.
Storm victims organize Secret Sandy gift exchange
Television producer Joy Huang and Kimberley Berdy, a biochemist-turned actress, started the website secretsandy.org to collect and distribute gifts to children of families affected by the storm.
Holiday gifts for wine lovers
If you have a wine lover on your holiday gift list, Washington Examiner wine columnist Scott Greenberg has you covered.
Tradition, electricity power Christmas village
There's still more than a month until Dec. 25, but its already Christmas Day in Hamilton, Va. - at least in Jeff and Cassie Lauterette's sun room.
Tips for post-Thanksgiving travel
The day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, but the Sunday after the turkey holiday is not far behind.
Delaware charities say donations are down this year
Representatives of several Delaware charities say donations are down as they enter their busiest time of the year because donors are still worried about the economy.
Old-school shopping: Record stores declare a special 'Record Store Day'
In an effort to stop technology from extinguishing the record store, owners want their customers to think old-school.
Review: Gift guide to smaller tablets
The tablet computer is without a doubt the gift of the season _ just like it was last year. But if you resisted the urge in 2011, now is the time to give in. This season's tablets are better all around. Intense competition has kept prices very low, making tablets incredible values compared to smartphones and PCs.
7 tips to keep your wallet safe this Black Friday
Read this before you set out for Black Friday shopping.
WTOP Gift Guide: Cool stuff from $10 to $200
Looking for gift ideas? The 2012 WTOP Gift Guide has plenty of interesting things you can buy online in four different price categories.
12 tips for traveling during the holidays
Mary Schiavo, former Department of Transportation inspector general
Holiday gift ideas: It's the year of the gift card
Gift cards are growing in popularity and provide more protections than cash and some are even mobile.
Employers add to staffs as holidays near
In the Frederick area, stores looking for holiday help also include Macy's, Target, J.C. Penney and Best Buy. Managers say applicants range from teens to retirees.
Holiday season means ice skating on the Mall
Here is a list of the area's ice skating options plus hours and skate rental prices.
Plan ahead: A holiday favorite is rolling into town
This is the stuff that memories are made of, riding VRE's Santa Train. The magical holiday train ride for kids, with the big guy in the red suit, is always a red hot seller. And you might want to lock up you tickets fast.
ZooLights makes the season bright
Christmas is still more than a month away, but that isn't stopping the National Zoo from ramping up its annual holiday celebration.
Protect your packages this holiday season
Lots of times when things get stolen it's a crime of opportunity, and local police say the holiday season presents lots of opportunities for crooks.
Crowdfunding becomes option for holiday gift giving
This season, giving a gift that makes a difference is easier with the first-ever crowdfunded hospital gift catalogue.
