"Stay in a hotel!" Expert's top tip for surviving the holidays with in-laws
After an author went viral for advising people not to stay with family, Newsweek spoke to experts on the importance of setting boundaries over the holidays.
Target's 'gay nutcracker' Christmas ornament sparks backlash
Reviews of two products are deeply polarized, but many seem to take issue with the manufacturing quality rather than their LGBTQ+ connotations.
Target sparks conservative outrage over "woke" Christmas ornaments
Some people were unhappy at a Black Santa in a wheelchair and a toy soldier carrying an LGBTQ+ Pride flag being sold at Target.
Why you can expect fewer gifts from your Gen Z relative
Gen Z's budgeting shift this holiday season focuses on value and sustainable shopping, a new survey shows.
Hobby Lobby under fire over Hanukkah merchandise
The Christian company is facing fresh criticism for not having Jewish holiday items—despite stopping stocking them two years ago.
King Charles' sweet moment with Princess Charlotte caught on camera
Charles' greeting for granddaughter Charlotte during a large-scale royal event has gone viral on TikTok.
Dog's reaction after discovering home's Christmas decorations melts hearts
"Her little excited tippy tappies," commented one user on TikTok.
How two drag queens are making Christmas safe for LGBTQ+ people
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are "doubling down on the weird" and taking anti-LGBTQ+ leaders "down a peg" in their brand new holiday show.
Advent calendars have gotten fancier, but are people splurging?
Advent calendars, once a festive way to count down to Christmas, have gotten more luxurious. But some consumers are not biting.
White evangelicals more open to political violence than non-Christians
A new survey finds almost a third of white evangelical Christians believe "true American patriots may have to resort to violence in order to save our country."
Melania Trump is facing fresh backlash
The former first lady is coming in for criticism after a years-old recording of her resurfaced.
Flying for the holidays? Book by this date to save
Domestic airfare is down for the 2023 holiday season. Travel experts tell Newsweek the key deadline to meet for scoring the best deals.
Kate Middleton's adorable gesture to young boy spotted in viral video
Kate's interactions with Welsh schoolboy Theo Crompton have been highlighted in a new viral TikTok clip, viewed over 300,000 times.
Outrage as woman "said no" to mom asking to swap Christmas annual leave
"When it comes to divvying up vacation time, it's like the Wild West," business expert Kraig Kleeman told Newsweek.
Thousands of Christians condemn Greg Abbott's migrant "mistreatment"
The petition calls out the Texas governor "and other religious-right leaders who aren't practicing what Jesus preached."
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton's matching curtsies spotted by fans
The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte's Christmas Day curtsies to Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 have featured in a new viral clip.
Kate Middleton's curtsy to Queen Camilla caught on camera
One of Kate's first public curtsies to her stepmother-in-law was spotted by fans during a Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey in 2022.
Meghan Markle and Prince William's awkward eye contact spotted by fans
Meghan Markle and Prince William shared awkward eye contact in clips from a royal family Christmas during one of their most explosive eras.
Princess Charlotte's "adorable" flower moment shared by fans
A clip of Charlotte being presented with her own bouquet of flowers on Christmas Day 2019 has gone viral on TikTok.
Meghan Markle's curtsy focus of viral video after Netflix controversy
A video of Meghan curtsying to Queen Elizabeth II in 2018 has been viewed over 300,000 times on TikTok.
Prince Louis' cheekiest milestone year in photos as he turns five
Louis undertook his busiest year of public appearances to date over 2022, from Platinum Jubilee celebrations to first days at a new school.
Pastor says prayer regrew woman's toes—but people want proof
A church in the Ozarks did not provide any evidence while claiming that the power of prayer cause a woman's amputated toes to regrow.
Queen Elizabeth II's reaction to energetic Prince George goes viral: "Run!"
Elizabeth's humorous reaction to Prince William's eldest son's cooking skills has been viewed more than 400,000 times since it was posted to TikTok.
Backlash as University swaps religious names like Easter for spring term
"These new names use more accessible and widely recognized terminology," an LSE spokesperson told Newsweek.
Girl finds enormous megalodon tooth on Maryland beach on Christmas Day
Molly, 9, dove into freezing cold water to retrieve the 5-inch tooth, the largest to be found in the area.
Russia plans to attack churches during Putin's Christmas ceasefire: Ukraine
"I urge citizens to be careful and avoid visiting places with large crowds," Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk wrote on Facebook on Friday.
Russia breaks Putin's ceasefire with new attacks: Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin had called on both sides to cease fighting for Orthodox Christmas earlier this week.
Putin's ceasefire an attempt to discredit Ukraine: ISW
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a truce "along the entire line of contact" in the war in Ukraine between January 6 and 7.
Dad dragged for giving daughter "better" gift worth $3,200 more than son
"By lumping a large amount of cash into her Christmas gift, you invite unfavorable comparisons," said one commenter on the viral Reddit post.
Putin orders Ukraine ceasefire
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, had earlier issued an appeal calling for a "Christmas truce."