Holiday

Attendees drive around and record the decorations at Wakefield Winter Wonderland on Wednsday, Dec. 6. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Lighting up Santa Clarita

A look at some of the most popular holiday lights displays in the SCV  By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal  The days after Thanksgiving, or even the day after Halloween, families

Celebrating the Holidays in Southern Cal 

By Michele E. Buttelman   Signal Staff Writer  The holiday season is in full swing and there are dozens of holiday activities and events vying for attention throughout Southern California.   Dec.

Experience the majestic beauty of Hawaii's Big Island on a Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour. While nighttime lava glow is not guaranteed, this tour offers a chance for once-in-a-lifetime memories. Photo Hawaii Tours.

Giving the Gift that Creates Memories 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  When holiday gift giving time arrives do you always find yourself in panic mode searching for the best, most meaningful gift?   A new

Finding the Perfect Tree 

By Michele E. Buttelman   Signal Staff Writer  Douglas Fir? Noble Fir? Fraser Fir? Scotch Pine? What is your perfect Christmas tree? Will only a fresh cut, real tree do? Do

Artistic souls of all ages may try their hand at making a Fairy House or painting ceramic ornaments at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair in Daly City. Photo by Rich Yee.

Christmas Villages, Holiday Fests 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The holiday season abounds with decorations, peppermint mocha lattes and tree lightings. It is also time to explore some of the unique markets

What to Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers 

Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably)

Christopher Swan as The Old Man and the cast of “A Christmas Story, The Musical.” The show runs Dec. 5-31 at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Gary Emord Netzley.

Holiday Theater, Film, Entertainment  

By Michele E. Buttelman  It is the most wonderful time of the year for movies, theater and entertainment. Take time during this busy holiday season to treat yourself, and celebrate

Thanksgiving does not need to be a stressful holiday. With a changed mindset, Thanksgiving can be a holiday that truly celebrates family and togetherness.

When Your Whole Family Comes to Town 

By Vivianna Shields   Signal Staff Writer   The holiday that welcomes gratitude, great food and family bonding, with a side of unwarranted stress, is back.  Though Thanksgiving is meant to be

Simplify Holiday Hosting from Start to Finish

Hosting a major holiday event is no small effort. It requires close attention to detail from planning, cooking and cleaning to entertaining guests on the big day. Fortunately, just like

A Full Menu of Festive Holiday Flavor

Cooking up a successful holiday gathering calls for everyone’s favorite recipes. From the centerpiece main dish to fresh salads and appetizers, roasted sides and baked sweets, you can take seasonal

Will Ferrall is “Buddy” in “Elf” first released in theaters in 2003 and now a holiday classic. Photo New Line Cinema.

Holiday TV News Guide

It’s time to gather around the television and watch old classics and new specials.  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Holiday television specials are one of the many joys

Photo taken in Vancouver, Canada.

Help for First Time Holiday Hosts 

Hosting Thanksgiving is a large undertaking that can put some hosts under pressure. Unlike some other holidays that are less food-focused, Thanksgiving is largely about the meal. Turkey is the

hollywood-christmas-parade-2019-0503_cmyk Hollywood Christmas Parade. © 2019 Hollywood Christmas Parade

Holiday Fun to Book Now 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The last two months of the year are filled with festive and fun activities in Southern California. It’s time to celebrate the season

The star of holiday meals, the turkey must be ordered in advance or given time to defrost in the refrigerator before roasting. Courtesy Butterball.

Get Organized for the Holidays 

By Michele E. Buttelman  As the calendar counts down to the end of the year it’s easy to feel overwhelmed knowing the inevitable approach of the holiday “crush.”   Meal planning,