francisco home. >> i think that's pretty magical. you got to see the elves and santa claus. >> reporter: nearby rather than compete with this next door, one homeowner matched the sentiment, if not the wattage. >> have a happy christmas. >> reporter: and at this connecticut starbucks, the christmas spirit lit up the cash register and probably a few hearts. >> somebody paid it forward for us. so we're, like, yeah, we'll definitely pay it forward. >> and that's nbc's ron mott reporting. u.p.s. and fedex are drawing fire following that christmas eve delivery snag. both issues are issuing a mea culpa and a majority of those packages are expected to be delivered today. it appears a combination of bad weather plus overcapacity is to blame. amazon.com even acknowledged u.p.s.'s failure in an apologetic e-mail to customers. the company is providing gift cards and shipping refunds to those affected. well, just a day after edward snowden told "the washington post" his mission was accomplished, he's now out with a christmas message.