With bars closed, liquor stores see holiday business uptick

Between the empty stools, socially-distant tables and bar as a whole, this year did not provide the normal boom in business that bar owners

Thanksgiving meal kits distributed at Fiserv Forum

A Thanksgiving Day meal prepared by Fiserv Forum's senior executive chef was handed out for hundreds on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

'Mom guilt' grows during holidays, especially in the pandemic

It's typically the most wonderful time of year — but 2020 is adding some stress to parents, specifically moms. 

Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

Toddler runs in terror after 'Grinch' surprises her during Christmas photo shoot

The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.

Smaller birds' the word this Thanksgiving, local experts say

With Thanksgiving days away, it’s the busiest bird buying week of the year. Tower Chicken Farm says there have been long lines for smaller turkeys.

Staying home for Thanksgiving? Tubi has a feast of free holiday shows and movies to stream

Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.

'Secret Sister' scam gift exchange is making the rounds on social media again

The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.

Tyler Perry offers Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families on Sunday

Tyler Perry is continuing his long-standing efforts to give back to the Atlanta community. He announced his studio will be giving out Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families this Sunday.

Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.

Home fitness gifts to help you lose your 'Quarantine 15'

Gyms closed? COVID concerns?  These products will get you pumped in the privacy of your own home!

Top 10 toys for 2020

Hundreds of product pitches later... these are our top 10 toys!

Show your support for small businesses with these gift ideas

2020 has been a struggle for many independent businesses. That's why this year we're giving BIG love to SMALL businesses. 

Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas

The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.

Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior

Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.