Oh, what joy it is to have Christmas music playing throughout the Holidays. But did you know many of those favorite classics were written during wartime?

Locals headed to Floyd this weekend for the 30th Annual Winterfest & The Festival of Trees.

So far this year, The Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center has helped more than 1,200 pets find their forever homes, but they are not done yet with their Happy Paw-lidays event. 

Holiday scams are prevalent, with scammers posing as legitimate entities to steal personal information, urging vigilance and caution when sharing private details.

Blacksburg is lighting their Christmas tree downtown today! It is set to begin at 5:45.

If you’re looking to bring holiday cheer to children in need, there will be several donation sites across Virginia for Toys for Tots.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Virginia’s Executive Mansion.

Today is Small Business Saturday, and local shops are hoping you spend your holiday shopping dollars with them, instead of big box retailers.

A tradition of consuming food and alcohol was born as a way to pay tribute to St. Patrick’s life and take a day break from abstaining from certain foods and alcohol during Lent.

Presidents’ Day has been a federal holiday since 1879, but before that the reason was to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on February 22, or Abraham Lincoln’s on February 12.

The Roanoke Valley Community Christmas Store is gearing up to help over 350 families celebrate Christmas.

It’s a new month, and you know what that means: it’s time to announce a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient.

The bills for all that holiday shopping are coming due, but follow these steps to avoid stress.

You might think you know everything there is to know about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but there’s actually some cool history behind the big days.

Some of you might be already taking down your Christmas decorations and looking for a place to get rid of your tree.

Virginia Tech experts share how long your holiday leftovers will be good for.

Some traditions on the list are centuries old, and others are newer but no less cherished.

Holiday travel can be tricky, so we're working to help get you to your destination safely.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20.

If caroling is on your mind, here are five tips to know before warming up those vocal cords.

Here are some ways you can deal with stress during the holiday season.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

You’ve got chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the mistletoe is hung and the snacks are out, but one thing is missing: Some classic Christmas tunes to set the mood.

It might seem like a new-brainer, but the Christiansburg chief of police said making sure all your doors are locked is the biggest deterrent for theft.

The holidays are wonderful, aren’t they? It’s a time to indulge, but it doesn’t mean we have to lose our way when it comes to health and wellness.

If you’ve ever been to a holiday cookie swap, then you know just how intense and daunting they can be.

Cooking up a giant ham or turkey might not be as realistic for some -- especially if you live alone or with a roommate or spouse.

Chabad at Virginia Tech is sponsoring a Grand Menorah Lighting to celebrate the first night of Chanukah.

You can show your appreciation for a family member or friend while also making a difference through Carilion Clinic’s Lights of Love Christmas trees.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

How much do you know about the Jewish holiday, which this year starts on Thursday and runs through Dec. 15?

Stacker compiled a collection of 25 images showcasing some of the most beautiful Christmas markets out there.