Christmas

London’s iconic department store Harrods has set a strict policy for this year's Santa Claus visits at its Swarovski crystal-encrusted “Secret Forest Grotto.” What Happened Santa Clause visits will only be available to the families who have spent at least £2,000 ($2,560...

In the last week before Christmas, carriers make plans to get their drivers home for the holiday. It's one of the only days of the year that most carriers guarantee their drivers hometime, and they generally make every effort to keep their promises. This nationwide repositioning has a...

Another storm is heading to the East Coast soon, but this one won't be a classic Nor'easter with lots of snow. That is the good news. The bad news is that it's coming at one of the worst times of the year, just before Christmas. Truckers will be under pressure to make on-time deliveries...

The weather heading into the Christmas holiday was "much warmer" than it was last year and "slightly warmer" than the five-year average, analysts at Credit Suisse said in a research report. The Analysts Credit Suisse's William Featherston, Betty Jiang, William Janela ...

The following article originally appeared on Unison. Welcome to the “12 Days of Home Buying”! Our goal is to provide the best advice for people purchasing a home, so we’re sharing 12 of our top tips for home buyers below… Keep reading!  Day 1: How to get your...

Traditional retail stocks and the relevant exchange-traded funds have faced plenty of controversy. While the holiday shopping season may provided some temporary relief to brick-and-mortar retailers, it's evident at least one ETF is emerging as the preferred way to play the retail sector. The...

With the holiday shopping season here, perhaps it's not surprising that retail stocks and the related exchange-traded funds are spending more time in the limelight. Even the previously moribund SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSE: XRT) is up 5 percent over the past week and about 11 percent over the...

Many Americans are nostalgic about disappearing Christmas traditions, according to a new report from Ebates. According to a survey from Ebates, 85 percent of Americans revealed there are some holiday traditions they miss and would like to bring back, including: big, colorful lights (47...

Here is a look at some of the most profitable Christmas-themed movies ever made, based on their total lifetime grosses compared to their respective production budget, courtesy of Box Office Mojo. 1. 'Home Alone' Released in 1990 with a product budget of $18 million, the classic Christmas film went...

It’s finally here. Christmas and Hanukkah are just days away in what has been a tumultuous year for many, strife with economic volatility and negative sentiments. However, for the first time in millennials’ lifetimes, Christmas and Hanukkah overlap. Serendipitously, perhaps, in a...

With Christmas just 10 days away, some shoppers’ holiday budgets may be wearing a bit thin. Fortunately, for holiday shoppers on a budget or for people seeking last-minute stocking-stuffers, there are plenty of cool gift ideas on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) for $5 or less. Here’...

Whether you are a millennial, retiree or someone somewhere in the middle, the year's end can do some serious damage to your finances. While the concerns are cross-generational, there are certain things more applicable in December depending on your age. As the year winds down, many Americans stress...

Despite all the uncertainty surrounding the retail environment currently, Argus Research is optimistic about the upcoming holiday season. "We think it's going to be a good Christmas," said Argus Research on a conference call held Tuesday. U.S. household incomes increasing for the first time in...

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) said that Christmas symbols, such as reindeers and ornaments, have been removed from their holiday-themed cups. Starbucks said it wants to "usher in the holidays with a purity of design that welcomes all of our stories." A "social media...