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Spain's beloved Christmas lottery sprinkled euro2.3 billion ($3 billion) in holiday cheer across the country Wednesday, winnings eagerly welcomed by a nation facing 20 percent unemployment....

More last-minute shoppers flocked to stores this year on the final Saturday before Christmas than last year, but spending is expected to be even higher late this week.

The holiday season may be in full force, but it's not too late to book a quick winter vacation.The CBS Early Show outlined a handful of tips to get the best deals on winter trips, even booked now at this late stage in the season (watch the report below)."You can't get any more last minute than Dec. 20th," says Early Show Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, adding there are some great deals out there still.

Simple precautions will help keep you safe and healthy when you're using a ladder to prepare the house for winter or put up holiday decorations, ...

Hundreds of skiing Santas were dashing through the snow at a Maine ski resort over the weekend.

Extended unemployment benefits for nearly 2 million Americans begin to run out Wednesday, cutting off a steady stream of income and guaranteeing a dismal holiday season for people already struggling with bills they cannot pay.

U.S. shoppers searched for deals on high-definition televisions and popular toys on Friday, as retailers hoped that "Black Friday" would kick off the best holiday shopping season in three years.

It's that time of year again: Thanksgiving. The relatives gather, friends come calling. Some genuinely want to know how you -- and your relationship (or lack of one) -- are doing; others are just plain nosy.

Millions of Americans took to the skies on Wednesday for the start of the Thanksgiving holiday amid protests by some travelers about heightened security procedures.

Tiffany & Co. sounded an optimistic note for the holidays, saying its sales in the retail industry's most important season are running ahead of target.