Holiday

The oldest celebration of African American freedom is now the newest federal holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of the last enslaved Black people in Texas, on June 19, 1865. Here’s what to know about how the celebration began, and how it’s evolved.

Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor the U.S. military community, but both holidays serve different purposes.

San Diego business owners are fighting through the pandemic and supply chain issues to prepare for the Valentine’s Day rush.

Christmas is just over a week away, and shipping deadlines are here or near. While some deadlines have passed, there are still options for getting those gifts delivered on time. Kris Sanchez reports.

Time is running out to ship your Christmas gifts and the longer you wait, the more it can cost you. NBC Bay Area’s Digital Correspondent Abbey Fernandez has some tips.

An Oakland family is looking for answers after thieves stole their entire holiday inflatable setup from their front lawn in Oakland. Melissa Colorado reports.

Elected officials and dozens of San Francisco residents gathered Monday for some holiday cheer in the Castro.

Elected officials and dozens of San Francisco residents gathered Monday for some holiday cheer in the Castro. Jean Elle reports.

An artificial Christmas tree may save money in the long run and be easier to clean up – but nothing compares to picking out a tree and keeping family traditions alive during the holiday season.

Pie lovers rejoice! Krispy Kreme released its collection of Thanksgiving-inspired doughnuts this week — and it might make you rethink the deserts at your dinner table this year.

Ahead of what’s expected to be a busy holiday travel season amid the pandemic, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is raising concerns because of the number of Transportation Security Administration agents who have yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Despite warnings against consumer firework use, the National Safety Council has outlined safety guidelines for people to follow if they choose to engage with them. Here are the following questions you should be asking yourself before using consumer fireworks.

The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country

Friday is the first official national holiday for Juneteenth, and the Bay Area is celebrating.

Despite health officials advising people to avoid non-essential activities due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, crowds continue to take shape in parts of the Bay Area. Thom Jensen reports.

Mental health experts weigh in with tips for seniors who are celebrating solo and how to keep feelings of loneliness at bay.

It’s only Tuesday but some Bay Area shoppers are already acting like it’s Black Friday despite all the COVID-19 warnings and restrictions.

It’s only Tuesday but some Bay Area shoppers are already acting like it’s Black Friday despite all the COVDI-19 warnings and restrictions. Sharon Katsuda reports.

In the midst of rising coronavirus infections in the Bay Area and across the country, public health officials have been pleading with people not to travel this holiday season. But lots of college students are on the move.