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.
Trump pardons national Thanksgiving turkey at the White House
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered reprieve to a turkey as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition.
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.
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree, kicks off holiday season at White House
Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.
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.
Milwaukee rings in holiday season with Christmas tree lighting
The City of Milwaukee rang in the holiday season on Monday, Nov. 23 by lighting the city Christmas tree.
'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.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train goes virtual 'due to the pandemic'
Like so many things in 2020, the popular Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is going virtual this year.
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.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival returns for 22nd year
The 22nd annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival turned on Thursday night, Nov. 19 with a virtual kick-off ceremony.
Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.