There’s something magical about a Christmas tree. Blinking lights, cherished ornaments, and handmade decorations from baby hands that are now grown big, all promising the anticipation of Christmas future.

As the tree goes up, the holiday decorations come out and homes fill with family and friends, the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is reminding pet owners to please keep their pets away from the following hazards this holiday season:

The holiday season brings a flurry of preparatory activity in the home to give it that extra pizzazz for this special time of year: clutter gets cleaned up, the holiday decorations are set out, centerpieces and tablecloths are changed, garland swags and wreaths are hung. 

The holiday season brings a flurry of preparatory activity in the home to give it that extra pizzazz for this special time of year: clutter gets cleaned up, the holiday decorations are set out, centerpieces and tablecloths are changed, garland swags and wreaths are hung. 

The Poinsettia/Lily Crowd, CME Christians and CEOs are all nicknames given to churchgoers who only attend services during holidays, especially Easter. This weekend many congregations will be filled with regular worshippers and those who only come to church once a year or twice – Christmas Easter Onlys – or, maybe three times – Christmas-Mother’s Day-Easter.

The bowl season is upon us and a quick search of the college rosters found several local players getting a chance to get a lot of free stuff (players get goody bags filled with presents) and to play one more game.

The Poinsettia Festival will cap off its 25th year with one final weekend starting today, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12.

The Poinsettia Festival will cap off its 25th year with one final weekend starting today, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12.

The number of Phoenix house fires typically spikes over the holiday season, but the Phoenix Fire Department has a number of tips to help keep your home safe.

The number of Phoenix house fires typically spikes over the holiday season, but the Phoenix Fire Department has a number of tips to help keep your home safe.

Here: Desert Vista High School winter choir concert

Pets are just as excited about the holidays as people. They get to meet new friends, play all day and the lucky ones even get gifts just like all the other members of the family.

Pets are just as excited about the holidays as people. They get to meet new friends, play all day and the lucky ones even get gifts just like all the other members of the family.