5 unusual holiday traditions around the world

Some holiday traditions date back thousands of years, while others are thanks to a marketing campaign from Col. Sanders.

Are poinsettias and mistletoe really dangerous?

Learn the truth about the safety of popular holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly. Are they as dangerous as you’ve been told, and what precautions should you take?

Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.

Bell ringing competition; FOX6's Aaron Maybin, Nikola Junewicz to participate

FOX6's Aaron Maybin and Nikola Junewicz will gather for a friendly competition on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Milwaukee Public Market to ring bells in support of The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign.

Waukesha Christmas parade: Dancing Grannies remember lives lost

Downtown Waukesha lit up for the city's 61st annual Christmas parade – a night of both celebration and remembrance for the Dancing Grannies.

Germantown 'Luminary Night' benefits food pantry

A Germantown neighborhood's "Luminary Night" lit up on Sunday night to collect donations for St. Boniface's food pantry, an annual tradition since 1993.

Volunteers 'Sack Hunger' at Roundy's in Oconomowoc

Volunteers at Roundy's Distribution Center in Oconomowoc came together on Saturday to help “Sack Hunger" this holiday season.

Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024

Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.

Checking out the Old World Wisconsin gift shop
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Emily Duval joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the wonderful gifts you can buy at Old World Wisconsin.

Old World Wisconsin celebrates 'Home for the Holidays'

Step back in time and take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at Old World Wisconsin's "Home for the Holidays" event.

Living history at Old World Wisconsin
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Dan Hess and Anna Kuhtz joined FOX6 WakeUp, talking about the holiday history on display at Old World Wisconsin, which includes St. Lucia bread.

Krampus at Old World Wisconsin
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Maria Comiskey from OId World Wisconsin joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about "Home for the Holidays," and she was joined by Krampus!

Old World Wisconsin 'Home for the Holidays'
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Emily Konavaluk from Old World Wisconsin joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the Home for Holidays event and what you can see and take part in.

Milwaukee Santa Cycle Rampage bike ride raises money for charity

The Santa Cycle Rampage in Milwaukee featured more than 1,500 Santas, reindeer, Grinches, snowmen, elves and more on Saturday.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

Santa Cycle Rampage ready to ride
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Michael Anderson, Youth Programs Manager at the Milwaukee Bike Fed, joined FOX6 WakeUp from the Santa Cycle Rampage in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.

Getting ready for the Santa Cycle Rampage
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Jake Newborn is at the Wisconsin Bike Fed HQ as people get ready for the Santa Cycle Rampage.

Santa Cycle Rampage and the biking community
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Kirsten Finn, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Bike Fed, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Santa Cycle Rampage, and how it benefits the organization.

Santa Cycle Rampage 2024
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Jake Newborn, Assistant Director of the Wisconsin Bike Fed, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Milwaukee Santa Cycle Rampage, back again for 2024!

Christmas tree fire prevention, Milwaukee Fire Department tips

The Milwaukee Fire Department has tips to prevent Christmas tree fires and held a demonstration on Friday to show how sprinkler systems can help.