Holiday Central

Holiday Central

Livingston Parish deputies making Christmas bright

More than 150 Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies played the role of elves on Friday driving all across the parish to hand out gifts to more than 1400 kids. "It’s great. I couldn't do it myself."

Gifts for people who like to cook, host, read, eat and drink

Raindrops, roses, whiskers, kittens - all lovely items to be sure, but perhaps not the gifts that will make the holidays glow as brightly as you'd like. Certainly not* if they're for the food lover in your life.

‘Silver Magic Santa Bell’ hopes to teach kids meaning of Christmas through song

A familiar name around town is hoping to start a new Christmas tradition with a song he wrote.

LSU men's basketball team visits OLOL children's ward

This morning, kids at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital were greeted by the LSU men's basketball team, spreading holiday cheer. The team visited the children’s ward here in Baton Rouge.

Top students at local elementary get early Christmas gifts

Some kids were rewarded for good grades and hard work Wednesday at Park Elementary. They walked into school Wednesday morning with no idea they would be riding out with brand new bikes.

Keep your pets healthy during the holiday season

Holidays bring families and friends together, but don’t forget to watch out for your four-legged family members. Holidays can also mean potential hazards for pets.

United Way holding charity dinner with Saints players

On Friday, December 14th, at 7:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, IrvingMorris and the United Way of Southeast Louisiana will hold the second annual Hope for the Holidays Gala presented by Cox Oil.

Welcome to the most Christmassy places on the planet

If your Christmas is too often one of tacky decorations, over-cooked turkey and bitter family feuds, now may be the time to put the baubles back in the attic and plan yourself a yuletide getaway.

Less fortunate get opportunity to 'shop' for Christmas gifts

Hope Ministries in North Baton Rouge was filled with toys that were collected with the help of Exxon Mobils, exCITE volunteers.

Wreath at Capitol honors those in the military, veterans

Wreaths Across America kicked off today at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Parade goers pack Jones Creek for Christmas parade

Christmas cheer filled the jones creek area during the Jones Creek Business Association's Annual Christmas Parade Sunday afternoon.

Kids learn about Christmas, play with animals at live nativity scene

Our Lady of the Lake Livingston hosted a live nativity scene for area families mixing actors and animals to entertain the crowd.

MADD hosts holiday memorial

Families affected by drunk drivers came together Saturday for a Christmas tree dedication and remembrance ceremony hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Man has 19 Christmas trees inside his Nebraska home

If you celebrate Christmas, do you have your tree up yet? A Papillion, Nebraska man has put up 19 of them!

'Layaway angel' pays off purchases for local shoppers

Lisa Hynsen is a single mom with two young children who likely have big hopes for gifts this holiday season, especially since both kids' birthdays are close to Christmas.