Princess of Wales leads royal Christmas walk with Prince William and their children, showcasing family unity while greeting enthusiastic public crowds at service.

Most Americans likely won't be dashing through the snow for Christmas, given this year's unseasonably warm weather, but many may need to dash to the store for last-minute dinner ingredients or essentials. Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with a few notable exceptions.

From matching pajamas to dance parties, here's a look at how your favorite stars are spending the Christmas holiday.

Which stores will be open and closed on Christmas Day? Or if your mail will come and garbage be picked up? Here's what to know.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Christmas since his election by denouncing the suffering of people of Gaza – taking shelter in tents from the “rain, wind and cold” – and by calling for the guns to fall silent in Ukraine.

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by Christian and secular people across the globe.

Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus, and Christians around the globe have observed the day for centuries with lights, decorations and gifts. Santa made his rounds, too — in Benin, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. — and, perhaps, your home.

During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the suffering in Gaza, Yemen and among migrants, and called for peace in troubled regions like Lebanon, Ukraine and Syria.

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday started.

The Spurs earned a third victory over the defending champs in 13 days, while the Knicks staged a big rally and Houston routed the Lakers.