Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations

A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.

Mr. and Mrs. Clause welcome baby boy on Christmas Day

The Clause family welcomed little Lorenzo Luciano Clause on Dec. 25 at a hospital in Pennsylvania.

CBC removes Donald Trump's scene from 'Home Alone 2' broadcast: report

Donald Trump's cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was cut from the film by the Canadian Broadcast Company this week, according to a new report.

Here's what to do with your tree now that Christmas is over

If you're done with your Christmas tree and you don't know what to do with it, the city of Houston asks that you recycle it before the end of January.

‘Bill Gates is my Secret Santa’: Michigan woman hits Christmas jackpot

Out of all the gifts, the woman said that Bill Gates's donation to the American Heart Foundation in her late mother's memory was the most special gift of all.

Take a holiday from the holidays to rejuvenate relationships

The holidays are a stressful time. Sometimes what we need is a break, where there are no requirements or constraints. It can lower stress, improve sleep, reduce blood pressure and strengthen relationships.

After Christmas sales: Tips on getting the most out of post-holiday shopping

A recent survey of nearly 8,000 adults found that 68 percent of holiday shoppers will likely shop the week after Christmas — saving on clothing, home decor and many other items.

Nearly 1,000 cards sent from strangers to little girl coping with the loss of her brother

As a 10-year-old little girl deals with the loss of her little brother who died in a car crash nearly a year ago, more than 800 cards were sent from strangers to help her cope with his death.

Former Super Bowl champ raises money for two church buses

The retired NFL safety was playing for the Baltimore Ravens when they won the 2012 Super Bowl. Ihedigbo's initial fundraising goal was to raise $60,000 to replace just one of the four shuttle buses at the church. But in a matter of a few weeks, the campaign has more than surpassed that number.

New Hampshire baby delivered along I-93 Christmas morning

It wasn’t a case of no room at the inn, or this case the hospital, but rather of the baby just wanted to be born quicker than they could get there.

Mississippi residents put makeshift Christmas tree into pothole in hopes of getting street fixed

People living in McComb, Mississippi, have added street work to their Christmas lists after they said the city left them with a gaping pothole, and now they’re using holiday cheer to bring some attention to it.

JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display

Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.