Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas. Stargazers may get an extra gift this Christmas, as the northern lights could put on a subtle show thanks to ongoing unsettled space weather activity from the sun.

From twinkling Christmas markets across Europe to vibrant displays of poinsettia in Mexico City, the Christmas spirit takes many forms. John Yang takes a look at how Christians around the world are celebrating the season.

What actually constitutes a white Christmas depends on where you’re celebrating. In the United States, the National Weather Service sets a bar: at least one inch of snow must be on the ground on Christmas morning, or at least one inch must fall during the day. To the north, Canadians have a slightly different measure.

To skirt the now-grating classics and AI slop, we’ve compiled a playlist of tunes spanning folk, R&B, and alt-rock, all from 2000 and onwards.

Protestant churches align holiday celebrations with regular Wednesday night schedules, offering more candlelight services than usual across Birmingham.

Most local and chain restaurants are closed on Christmas Day to give workers time to spend with family. However, some will be open with limited operating hours

Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.

Chase branches will be closed on Christmas Day, with many closing early afternoon on Christmas Eve. Truist locations will be closed on Christmas Day, with the bank’s website saying that banking offices will close at 2 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve.