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This year, the annual Love Thy Neighbor Toy Drive is happening in collaboration with the Commercial Street Artisan Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10.
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Bodhi Day is typically celebrated in the Buddhist Mahayana traditions of East Asia. In Japan, which now follows the Western calendar, it is celebrated on Dec. 8. In other parts of East Asia, the date varies. Generally, it falls between the winter solstice and the lunar new year.
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Here's how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.
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The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality in dark times.
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The Chabad House welcomed the new menorah to its front yard on the San Diego State University campus. The old menorah was destroyed in March, in what police called a hate crime.
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Wednesday evening, city of San Diego Lifeguards and other first responders will do a countdown just before the hospital lights go out at 6 p.m., and then signal back and forth with patients and their families inside the hospital windows.
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All over San Diego, friends and families are making time in busy schedules to prepare and to gather to celebrate the holidays. To add to the season's joy, we’ve compiled a list of books celebrating our region's rich cultural and religious traditions.
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It's the first time the Balboa Park event will have a major musical act performing.
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December Nights will kick off at 3 p.m. Friday in Balboa Park, bringing back one of the city's largest and most well-attended holiday events.
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The announcement from the Islamist militant group came after a third hostages-for-prisoners swap with Israel in which 17 captives and 39 Palestinian prisoners were released.
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