Holiday Coverage

Everything you need to know about Kwanzaa
Annually, Kwanzaa is held from December 26 until New Years Day.

Return policies for major retail stores
Now that the holidays are over, we have entered the season of returns. If you find yourself needing to return or exchange a gift that just isn't a good fit for your needs, check out the following return policies for major retailers.

15 Last minute gifts under $10
Check out these great last minute gifts under $10 and many can be ordered from the comfort of your home.

Festivus, the 'Seinfeld' holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls. There is an available option to celebrate a holiday and maintain a healthy dose of grumpiness.

12 Days of Christmas, 2020 style
When your gift list starts with hand sanitizer, it gets more silly from there. DJ Joe Bunn shared this twist on a holiday carol.

The Vaccine and Holiday Recommendations
Phase 1 of vaccination distribution launched Monday for the most at risk. With limited supplies and increasing numbers of cases, continue to practice the three W's and limit holiday travel.

Historic Oakwood Candlelight tour is free this year
The walking tour runs through Dec. 27 and features historic homes decorated for the holidays.

Wake student pens 'Run Run COVID' for school assignment
A Wake County elementary school student sings a coronavirus cover of Chuck Berry's classic Christmas tune "Run Run Rudolph."

SPONSORED
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
From gingerbread to "live" reindeer, there's plenty of socially-distanced holiday fun happening in Fuquay-Varina Downtown.

WRAL to air Carolina Ballet's 'Nutcracker' on Christmas Day
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker in a brand new way. Airing on WRAL at 7 p.m. on Dec. 25.

Dix Park lights up for the holidays
Brighten your holiday season with the first ever Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Light Show at Dorothea Dix Park brought to you by WRAL/Capitol Broadcasting in partnership the City of Raleigh.

How are post offices doing during the pandemic?
During the holiday season, post offices are at their busiest, delivering gifts all across the country to our loved ones. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become difficult to manage the amount of people in the building. Most post offices don't have enough workers to monitor crowding, due to congressional budget cuts and a recent ban on overtime.

6 ways to celebrate the season together in 2020
Christmas parties. Cookie exchanges. Holiday shopping outings with family and friends. All of these annual experiences are trickier this year as the cases of COVID-19 grow across the region.

Trees, wreaths and holiday items galore at Rocky Mount store
Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason travels to John's Gifts and Furniture in Rocky Mount, a shop that has developed quite a niche.

Black Nativity goes virtual this year
The Justice Theatre Project in Raleigh will presenting the Black Nativity virtually this year.