BOSTON - Boston's dreams of a white Christmas have come true for 2024. The National Weather Service defines a "white Christmas" as having an inch or more of snow on the ground for Christmas morning. Meteorologist Candice Hrencecin at the National Weather Service's Norton office confirmed to WBZ-TV that Boston has met the criteria.

This year will be a “green Christmas” because no snow or frost is expected to fall anywhere in Britain, forecasters have said.

This year, the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005. Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on the 25th, but of two different months, with Christmas coming on the Dec.

For only the fifth time in more than 100 years, Christmas Day and the first night of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, fall on the same day.

The Princess of Wales returned to Britain’s screens this year as she delivered a touching message for her annual Christmas carol concert. Kate, 42, hosted her annual Together At Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey earlier this month which was broadcast on Christmas Eve.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has spoken of the importance of 'love and kindness' in a thoughtful message as she introduced the Royal Carols

Kate Middleton’s “Together at Christmas” carol service, airing on Christmas Eve, shares a heartfelt message on love, kindness, and reflection, urging viewers to embrace the Christmas spirit and support one another during tough times.

Heads up, Arizona grocery stores are closed on Christmas Day, so you need to stock up early. Here are Christmas Eve hours for Fry's, Costco and more.

Get your Christmas grocery shopping done by Christmas Eve. You won't find many stores open on Christmas for your last-minute needs.