Holiday Central

Holiday Central

Can you legally use fireworks in your area?

Here is  a list of where fireworks are legal to shoot within the NBC33 viewing area: FIREWORKS BANNED

Ten global New Year's eats

Americans who celebrate on New Year's Eve with a bottle of Champagne, party hats and a kiss at midnight have an important lesson to learn from the rest of the world (and certain regions of this country): the arrival of the new year is meant

Time to set resolutions and stick with them

Most people say their New Year resolutions are to get healthy, eat better, loose weight, or tone up - but staying on track, for most it’s always a struggle.

Tis' the season to donate those unwanted giftcards or presents

What if you knew you wanted to give back this season but couldn't financially? Well, did you get some gift cards to a store or two you that you're sure you'll never use? Stop right there.

What to do with your old gadgets

If you received shiny new gadgets for the holidays, you probably have some older device that is now unwanted or obsolete.

Christmas on a global scale

Christmas is synonymous with colorful decorations, festive markets and extravagant quantities of food.

EBR to kick off annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program on December 26

The 2012-2013 Christmas tree recycling program will offer curbside collection of trees this year for East Baton Rouge residents, except in Baker and Zachary. Several drop-off locations will also be available.

Christmas boat parade lights up California Harbor

Yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes lit up Newport Beach, California last Wednesday night for the 104th Annual Christmas Boat Parade. The boats winded their way through a 14-mile stretch of the harbor.

Giving children the gift of travel

This holiday season, as parents struggle to figure out what toys to give their children, consider giving the gift of travel.

First animated Christmas special celebrates 50th anniversary

 Animated television specials are among the most cherished holiday traditions of yuletide revelers young and old.

Private Santa visits help spread Christmas cheer to children with autism

Visiting Santa is a special tradition that many children look forward to each Christmas, but the hustle and bustle of a shopping mall can be overwhelming for some children with an autism spectrum disorder.

St. Vincent de Paul to serve hot meals to the needy today

Community volunteers are working hard to make this year's Christmas meal special for needy guests at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room located at 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place.

What the brain wants for Christmas

Attention last-minute shoppers: We're sorry that you still have no idea what you're going to buy for friends and family this holiday season.

Tips for a 'greener' Christmas

Here are a few tips to have a more enviromentally friendly Christmas:

Reindeer noses: Really red?

Ho ho ho, here's some Christmas-themed science!