Elf on the Shelf creator got ‘permission’ from Santa Claus to start iconic holiday tradition
“We had a direct relationship with Santa Claus, so we got his permission to partner with him and to tell his stories," Shannon Bell, the creator of Elf on the Shelf, revealed.
“We had a direct relationship with Santa Claus, so we got his permission to partner with him and to tell his stories," Shannon Bell, the creator of Elf on the Shelf, revealed.
These nonprofits are helping Santa Claus this holiday season
In this season of giving, these organizations are providing toys to children everywhere.
In this season of giving, these organizations are providing toys to children everywhere.
A day in the life of Santa Claus’ reindeer
Santa Claus’ reindeer train hard and eat healthy year-round to prepare for their most important flight of the year.
Santa Claus’ reindeer train hard and eat healthy year-round to prepare for their most important flight of the year.
What stores are open on Christmas Eve? Store hours for Walmart, Target, Costco and more
Here are Christmas Eve store hours for Walmart, Target and other major stores in the U.S.
Here are Christmas Eve store hours for Walmart, Target and other major stores in the U.S.
The Holiday Blues: How to tackle sadness during 'the most wonderful time of the year'
The holidays are known as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people it's actually the worst. Experts say many people come down with what they call “holiday blues."
The holidays are known as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people it's actually the worst. Experts say many people come down with what they call “holiday blues."
Make-A-Wish kids leave joyful voice messages for you on motivational hotline
The holidays may not feel so sweet to everyone. If you're in the need of some holiday cheer, a group of Make-A-Wish kids have a special message for you. All you have to do is give their hotline a call.
The holidays may not feel so sweet to everyone. If you're in the need of some holiday cheer, a group of Make-A-Wish kids have a special message for you. All you have to do is give their hotline a call.
700 Airbus employees get sick after gourmet Christmas dinner party in France: ‘Worse than giving birth'
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
4 sisters give birth within 4 months of each other and now celebrate babies’ first holiday together
Stanley, Lydia, Miles and Carsen are cousins all born within 4 months of each other.
Stanley, Lydia, Miles and Carsen are cousins all born within 4 months of each other.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
'Christmas Tree Cluster' stars shine bright: 'It's beginning to look a lot like cosmos'
NGC 2264, known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," is a group of young stars in our Milky Way about 2,500 light years away from Earth, according to NASA.
NGC 2264, known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," is a group of young stars in our Milky Way about 2,500 light years away from Earth, according to NASA.
Santa spreads early christmas cheer in South Fulton toy giveaway extravaganza
Santa Claus came to town in South Fulton to give out some Christmas presents a little early.
Santa Claus came to town in South Fulton to give out some Christmas presents a little early.
FAA opens military airspace to accommodate holiday travel rush
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
Local restaurant continues tradition of hospital meal deliveries
If you thought Santa’s reindeer formed an efficient team at Christmas, just wait until you see what the team at Copeland’s of New Orleans is accomplishing this weekend!
If you thought Santa’s reindeer formed an efficient team at Christmas, just wait until you see what the team at Copeland’s of New Orleans is accomplishing this weekend!
Georgia law enforcement launches 'Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety says if you plan on drinking, you better have a plan on how you're going to get home.
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety says if you plan on drinking, you better have a plan on how you're going to get home.
Cutting-edge technology streamlines holiday travel at Atlanta’s airport
Depending on the day and time of year, the TSA says it can screen up to 32,000 travelers between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Depending on the day and time of year, the TSA says it can screen up to 32,000 travelers between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Fun holiday games for families on a budget
In preparation for the upcoming holiday gatherings, families are on the lookout for easy and budget-friendly game ideas to add cheer to their celebrations.
In preparation for the upcoming holiday gatherings, families are on the lookout for easy and budget-friendly game ideas to add cheer to their celebrations.
2023’s Good Day Atlanta Christmas Song: 'Mae the Service Dog'
You’ve seen Mae featured on FOX 5 Atlanta many times since we began fostering her over the summer, but did you know Mrs. Claus has her on speed dial in case of Christmas emergency?
You’ve seen Mae featured on FOX 5 Atlanta many times since we began fostering her over the summer, but did you know Mrs. Claus has her on speed dial in case of Christmas emergency?
Santa Tracker 2023: Watch NORAD follow Santa Claus around the world
When will Santa Claus arrive at your house? Here's what to know about this year's NORAD Santa Tracker.
When will Santa Claus arrive at your house? Here's what to know about this year's NORAD Santa Tracker.
Aquaman, Ja Morant, last-minute shopping and ice skating: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta
So, the kids are out of school, and you're using up the last of your PTO before the New Year. You've found yourself with all this extra free time, and now you need some ideas to get out of the house. You've come to the right place!
So, the kids are out of school, and you're using up the last of your PTO before the New Year. You've found yourself with all this extra free time, and now you need some ideas to get out of the house. You've come to the right place!
Ryan Gosling drops Christmas version of 'I'm Just Ken,' shares new EP
Merry Christmas, Barbie! Ryan Gosling has released an “I'm Just Ken" EP with collaborators Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Listen to the new festive ballad here.
Merry Christmas, Barbie! Ryan Gosling has released an “I'm Just Ken" EP with collaborators Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Listen to the new festive ballad here.