Christmas

With the holidays around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about how to show appreciation for those who deliver our mail.

To make sure Christmas gifts arrive on time this year, choose the right USPS service and send packages early.

Michigan families can get a $5 permit and cut their own Christmas tree in national forests like Huron-Manistee, supporting forest health and holiday traditions.

A Michigan man from Kalamazoo claims he invented the world's first "ugly Christmas sweater party" in 2000, two years before the Canadian-claimed origin.

These simple tips and tricks will take your holiday photo taking to the next level.

Picture this: 25 years of spreading festive cheer through music. That's what 100.5 The River is celebrating!

Most of these you can do with things already sitting around your house.

Discover the oldest Santa school in America, located in Michigan and still training Santas today. A unique piece of Michigan holiday history.

100.5 The River in Grand Rapids switched to 24/7 Christmas music at 9 a.m. on November 21! And it’ll stay festive through Christmas Day with all-holiday tunes from your favorite hosts.

QR code scams are rising in Michigan as holiday shopping begins. Learn how fake codes, altered links and phishing tricks target shoppers and how to stay safe.

Last year's lights sparked wild theories; some thought aliens were landing in Grand Rapids. But the truth is even more magical tonight!

Downtown Grand Rapids kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, November 22, with the Gentex Santa Parade beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a 6:45 p.m. tree-lighting and the opening of the Rosa Parks Circle ice rink.