"A holiday celebration for employees of an Airbus subsidiary in France took a turn for the worse earlier this month as dozens of employees became sick after a company Christmas party."
"As people recover from their Christmas Day excess, Wales rugby players and coaches will be preparing for arguably the biggest day of the domestic calendar."
"Bah, humbug. It could be a gloomy holiday selling season for the nation's retailers. Americans say they'll spend the same amount on holiday gifts this year as they did last year, a new survey shows."
"Hoewel kerst altijd in één adem genoemd word met ‘Home Alone’, viert die andere klassieker 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' dit jaar óók alweer zijn 30-jarig bestaan. Ondanks dat het verhaal over Jack Skellington nu al jaren een monsterlijk succes is, is het meesterwerkje van de wereldberoemde regisseur Tim Burton (65) dat zeker niet vanaf het begin."
"Lezers van het Britse blad 'Radio Times' hebben 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' uitgeroepen tot beste kerstfilm aller tijden. De film uit 1992, met Michael Caine (90) in de hoofdrol als vrek Ebenezer Scrooge, krijgt de voorkeur boven 'It's A Wonderful Life' uit 1946. Die film won de jaarlijkse verkiezing vorig jaar. 'Home Alone' (1990) eindigt op de derde plaats."
"The Jesuit priest and author of "Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle" suggests an alternative meaning of the season for everyone to consider, regardless of their faith."
"The Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian in Bethlehem, says that, after nearly three months of death, destruction and shattered lives on both sides of the Israeli-Hamas war, there is no Christmas in the city traditionally viewed as the birthplace of Jesus. Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the somberness of Christmas 2023, from holy sites empty of pilgrims, to the despair felt by those caught in the conflict."
"It's a holiday tradition: members of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, directed by Francisco Núñez, gift "Sunday Morning" viewers a performance of "The Twelve Days of Christmas.""
"Members of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, directed by Francisco Núñez, gift "Sunday Morning" viewers a performance of "Jingle Bells.""
"Nestled amidst the Cascade Mountains in Washington State, Leavenworth historically didn't have a strong connection to the Old World. But after the railroad re-routed and the lumber mill closed, the tiny town began a process of "Bavarianization" to lure tourists to its alpine scenery. Today the place regularly shows up on lists of top Christmas destinations in America, even drawing millions of tourists all year long. Correspondent Luke Burbank examines how a former boom town gone bust remade itself as a German mountain village."
"In a duplex on Detroit's west side, Colin McConnell discovered that his upstairs neighbor, Donald Wilson, had lost the love of his life and mother of his three young children. And so, he posted a video to social media asking for anything to help Wilson's family. As Steve Hartman reports, sharing the Christmas spirit can be powerful, especially when it's delivered from strangers."
"A December tradition in South Central Kentucky is the annual Cave Sing concert, featuring local musicians and singers caroling 140 feet beneath the Earth's surface. Correspondent Conor Knighton travels to Mammoth Cave National Park to experience holiday music with acoustics unmatched anywhere aboveground."
"On Christmas Day 2021 the James Webb Space Telescope was blasted into orbit. In the two years since the telescope has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets. Correspondent David Pogue reports on the spectacular findings we continue to receive from this remarkable eye on the universe."
"She may be the mother of all greeting card designers: Illustrator Sandra Boynton, whose delightful animal characters have helped her build a publishing empire of cards, children's books and, coming soon, an album of Christmas music featuring an all-star lineup of singers, including Lyle Lovett and Patti LuPone. Correspondent Tracy Smith reports."
"CBS News asked people from across the United States about their favorite traditions during Christmas and the holiday season. These are their reflections as 2024 nears."
"Church bells echo through the labyrinth-like streets of Bethlehem. With Christmas approaching, the city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank should be teeming with visitors. But this year, it is almost deserted."
"For 20 years, a home decor company called December Diamonds has been designing and producing ornaments — which include mermen — celebrating the LGBTQ community in kitschy coastal style."
"Nick Lowe and the Los Straitjackets are best known for their blend of rock and pop music, but just like the rest of us, their thoughts turn to the holidays at this time of year. Now, from their holiday album "Quality Street," here is Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets with "Christmas At The Airport.""
"This holiday season is expected to be the busiest since 2020, and new records are being set despite bad weather in some regions. According to AAA, more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home, and a record 7.5 million people are set to fly between today and New Year's Day. CBS News' Astrid Martinez has everything you need to know."
"Hot Wheels have delighted children and adults alike for over half a century. First introduced in 1968, millions of the miniature vehicles are wrapped and waiting to be opened Christmas morning. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas is here with a behind-the-scenes look at how the cars are designed."
"Police Probing Capri Anderson's Assault Claim Against Sheen in October Want to Review Last Year's Domestic Violence Incident Involving Brooke Mueller"
"When Donald Wilson lost the mother of his three children to a stroke, he was left alone, struggling to parent them while keeping a fulltime job. Then an unlikely neighbor came to his aid."