Holiday

2007 Year In Review

Slideshow: A Year In News
Slideshow: Newsmakers Remembered
Slideshow: Celebrity Deaths
Slideshow: Entertainment Review
Slideshow: Sport Scandals
                                      Slideshow: Weird 2007

Philly's More Holiday Fun

The Philadelphia region blends classic traditions with new happenings to create an unforgettable holiday season. Stand in awe during Macy's 52nd annual Holiday Light Show, and walk through acres of wonderland at A Longwood Gardens Christmas. Then enjoy some new favorites, like Santa visits and caroling at Franklin Square in Historic Philadelphia.

For more holiday fun: www.gophila.com/holidays

Original Gifts and an Exclusive Contest

Check out the holiday gift list and map at gophila.com/holidays for all your shopping needs this season. Philadelphia's independent shops and boutiques are packed with the perfect gifts for the fashionistas, environmentalists and wannabe chefs in your life. Prices on the list range from $10 to $100, so you'll have money left over to treat yourself too. Enter today to win all 50 gifts, valued at $2,400.

Check out the list and enter to win: www.gophila.com/holidays

A Special Hotel Offer From Us to You

In honor of the season of giving, we are giving you $50. To really enjoy all the events, lights and shopping in Philadelphia this holiday season, you'll need to sleep over. When you book a hotel stay of $150 or more through January 9 on gophila.com/holidays, we'll give you a $50 gift. Just enter the special code (holidays) when making your reservations.

To book a hotel and receive our gift to you: www.gophila.com/holidays

Holiday Lights

Tis the season to decorate your home.  From snowflakes, to reindeer and glimmering lights, CBS 3 wants you to share the festive sights.  E-mail pictures to webpix@cbs3.com and Bob Kelly may end up on your front steps weekdays at 4 p.m. Be sure to include your name and hometown.

View 2007 Holiday Lights Slideshow

Troop Greetings

U.S. military personnel stationed overseas give their holiday shout outs and greetings back home to loved ones in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. View Troop Greetings

Joy Of Sharing

The CBS 3, The CW Philly 57 and their CBS sister stations, KYW Newsradio and 94.1 FREE FM WYSP, 19th annual Joy of Sharing toy runs November 23rd - December 21st. More

Holiday Lights

Tis the season to decorate your home.  From snowflakes, to reindeer and glimmering lights, CBS 3 wants you to share the festive sights.  E-mail pictures to webpix@cbs3.com and Bob Kelly may end up on your front steps weekdays at 4 p.m. Be sure to include your name and hometown.

View 2007 Holiday Lights Slideshow

"Celebrate The Season" Holiday Special:

Celebrate The Season: Part 1

Celebrate The Season: Part 2

Celebrate The Season: Part 3

Celebrate The Season: Part 4

Celebrate The Season: Part 5

Celebrate The Season: Part 6

12 Days Of Christmas

1. Holiday Shipping / Mailing Deadlines

2. Holiday Greetings

Other Holiday Celebrations

The month of December is host to holidays of various backgrounds including the Islamic holiday of Eid ul-Adha, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, and the ethnic celebration of Kwanzaa.  More

Philly Pops

Peter Nero & the Philly Pops Holiday POPS! Concert Series.  Select Dates in December beginning Dec. 9th thru Dec. 23rd.  The overwhelming audience response to this show is incredible, so much so that more matinee performances have been added to this popular concert! From beloved seasonal classics to glorious gospel music, Holiday POPS! is the quintessential holiday treat.  For more information, visit: www.phillypops.com.

"The Nutcracker"

Pennsylvania Ballet's "The Nutcracker". Select Dates in December beginning Dec. 14th thru Dec. 31st.  Pennsylvania Ballet's production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is a treasured jewel among holiday customs in Philadelphia. For more information, visit:  http://www.paballet.org.

The Children's Hospital of Phila. Cards 4 Kids

Struggling to find the perfect gift for a family member, friend, colleague or someone who has everything? Here's your answer…Give the gift that gives twice…Make a donation in their name to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  As a gift, they will receive a unique e –card designed by a CBS 3 Personality announcing the donation...and the young patients, who receive treatment at the Children's Hospital, will receive the most important gift of all…the Gift of Childhood.

Give the gift that gives twice! www.ChopCards4Kids.com

Holiday Links

Send a free JibJab greeting: www.jibjab.com

Peddlers Village: www.christmascity.org (Chriskindlmarkt information)
Nutcracker: www.paballet.org
National Christmas Center: www.nationalchristmascenter.com
Philly Pops: www.phillypops.org
Buyer's Choice: www.buyerschoice.com
Pennsylvania Wine & Spirits: www.pawineandspirits.com