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A true holiday tradition: The NBA on Christmas

Dec 23, 2011
The NFL has its Thanksgiving tradition, and the NBA has Christmas. Ever wonder why?

Buy from Best Buy? Your presents may be late

Dec 22, 2011
The country's biggest electronics chain is saying that "overwhelming demand for some products" could mean a late Christmas for some.

Germany OK in tough European holiday season

Dec 22, 2011
Austerity is the rule as many European nations deal with the continent’s debt crisis. Germany is doing relatively well.

Spending on Christmas 'bling' is up

Dec 6, 2011
Consumers will almost $6 billion dollars on holiday decorations this year - the most in seven years - according to new data from the National Retail Federation

Secret Santa in the Senate

Nov 30, 2011
For the first time ever, U.S. senators are doing a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Juli Niemann: Retail sales get a boost as Black Friday awaits

Nov 15, 2011
The Commerce Department announced retail sales jumped half a percent last month.

Agriculture department not charging a Christmas tree tax

Nov 9, 2011
This final note today, the truth in journalism edition. Offered 'cause we almost got caught up in it ourselves. Despite what you may have heard ...

For public good, not for profit.

Politician saves Santa

Nov 7, 2011
This final note: Like many other places, New York's Suffolk County faces tight times. Some 750 county employees are facing layoffs. So Suffolk C...

Why Holiday Albums Still Sell

Oct 18, 2011
Ever wondered why so many holiday albums hit the shelves each season? Because they sell.

Will it be easy being green -- and red?

Sep 8, 2008
Here's a Muppet News Flash: NBC has announced that a new movie starring Kermit and the gang will be released during the holidays. The cast of "Le...