holidays

'Operation Christmas Child' returns in one week

With the holidays just around the corner, one of the nation’s most popular gift donation programs is about to kickoff. 'Operation Christmas Child' returns for its 2020 national collection week in just one week and drop off…

Christmas music now playing nonstop on Magic 93.7

Whether it’s ‘Rocking around the Christmas tree,’ ‘Grandma got run over by a Reindeer,’ or ‘Silent Night,’ nothing says its beginning to look a lot like Christmas like holiday music. iHeart Radio is kicking off the season…

Virtually chit chat with Santa this Christmas

Santa is making virtual visits ahead of Christmas. The website chitchatwithsanta.com allows families to schedule a call with Santa. It serves as an alternative to a face-to-face sit downs which are limited because of the pandemic. Families join in online…

Stay safe from COVID-19 on Labor Day

Although Labor Day is traditionally a time to celebrate the end of summer, this year the holiday raises extra concern of health and safety in regards to the potential spread of COVID. The Mississippi Gulf Coast experienced a bump in…

Walmart won't be open on Thanksgiving

The world's largest retailer is already looking ahead to the holidays. Walmart says its stores nationwide will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year for the first time in more than 30 years. The company has kept its stores open…

The top five holiday destinations

Many Americans look to escape the winter chill for the holidays. So where are they going? TripAdvisor has a list of the top five holiday destinations this year. Coming in at number one, no big surprise, Honolulu, Hawaii because who…

First day of Kwanzaa

Today marks the first day of Kwanzaa. The week-long celebration honors a different principle each day. Today’s principle is Umoja which is Swahili for unity. Some other principles include collective economics, purpose, and creativity. Kwanzaa was first observed to celebrate…

Dealing with holiday stress

Holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for so many people they are anything but. Depression occurs any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the month of December can cause even…

Christmas on the Coast

With Thanksgiving officially in the rear-view, it’s now time to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. While it rarely feels like a winter wonderland in South Mississippi, Ocean Springs did their best to make it look like one.…

Kicking off the holiday season in Biloxi

It’s the official kick off to the holiday season for Biloxi. The seventh annual Biloxi Lighthouse Holiday Lighting kicked off earlier tonight. Families gathered at the city’s signature landmark to meet and greet with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies,…

King’s Christmas Display back again in Woolmarket

The King’s Christmas Display is back again this year, bigger and brighter than ever. What started as a small family tradition in 1956 quickly grew into a beloved Coast tradition. The King family for many years welcomed residents and visitors…

Holiday air travel on the Coast

News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport with more on how holiday travel is going in our area on this Thanksgiving Eve.

Getting in the holiday spirit at the Beau Rivage

It’s a must this holiday season to swing by the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino for their annual Christmas line up. Throughout December residents and visitors to the Coast can enjoy events like ‘Brunch with Santa.’ This event features a…

Holiday air travel on the Coast

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, people across the Coast and the country are taking to the skies to get to their destination. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday afterwards are two of the busiest days of the year…

Starbucks red cups, holiday drinks to return November 7

The holidays are arriving in Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada on Thursday, November 7. To celebrate the start of the season, Starbucks is giving customers who order a handcrafted holiday beverage of any size at participating Starbucks…

Peppermint bark Oreos are back

It might still be October but Oreos is already getting into the holiday spirit. Milk's Favorite Cookie is bringing back a fan favorite for Christmas season: peppermint bark Oreos. The classic chocolate wafers are stuffed with peppermint-flavored cream and sugar…

New Year’s holiday traveling deaths in Mississippi

Mississippi Highway Patrol says at least five people died on the state’s roads during the New Year’s holiday. Captain Johnny Poulos said that 27 other people were hurt in wrecks from 12:01 a.m. Monday until midnight Tuesday. Troopers investigated 92…

Feed the Needy

2,200 meals were packed, boxed and delivered this morning to make sure needy members of the community have a Christmas that is merry and bright.

Christmas fire safety

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but there are some fire safety measures you should know leading up to Christmas. Biloxi fire officials say to make sure you are watering your tree regularly so it doesn’t dry out.…