How weather impacts Christmas light displays
Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.
Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.
Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
'Elf on the Shelf': How the brand evolved over 17 years
Elf on the Shelf started as a children’s picture book, now it’s a toy-based Christmas tradition
Elf on the Shelf started as a children’s picture book, now it’s a toy-based Christmas tradition
Video: NYC subway riders enjoy Thanksgiving feast on L train
Passengers riding an L train were treated to a full Thanksgiving spread during their evening commute, thanks to a Brooklyn catering service.
Passengers riding an L train were treated to a full Thanksgiving spread during their evening commute, thanks to a Brooklyn catering service.
Does turkey really make you sleepy?
It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.
It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Black Friday: Lure of bargains will draw millions of shoppers to stores this holiday weekend
A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
Photos: See this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons
Bluey made her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide as seven taxi cabs.
Bluey made her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide as seven taxi cabs.
Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
From Wordle to sweets, holiday gift ideas for the grown-ups
Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays. From sweet treats to things with wheels, some ideas for pleasing a child at heart this holiday season.
Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays. From sweet treats to things with wheels, some ideas for pleasing a child at heart this holiday season.
Happy birthday, Mr. Grinch: Dr. Seuss's book about the 'mean one' turns 65
Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of when "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was published. But who was the inspiration for the title character with the heart two sizes too small?
Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of when "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was published. But who was the inspiration for the title character with the heart two sizes too small?
Lessons learned after 20 years answering the Butterball Turkey 'Talk-Line'
The Butterball Turkey "Talk-Line" allows holiday cooks to call and receive advice from experts. Since 1981, the service has expanded to include text, online chat, social media, and even Alexa devices.
The Butterball Turkey "Talk-Line" allows holiday cooks to call and receive advice from experts. Since 1981, the service has expanded to include text, online chat, social media, and even Alexa devices.
The only time the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was canceled
Balloons became a hallmark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade -- but the materials they were made of became scarce and much-needed for military efforts during a time of war.
Balloons became a hallmark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade -- but the materials they were made of became scarce and much-needed for military efforts during a time of war.
Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
Law enforcement officers in need get extra boost from Blue Thanksgiving organization
Blue Thanksgiving, the nonprofit that supports law enforcement throughout the year, will be feeding 500 meals to officers who have to work Thanksgiving Day. As soon as the turkey and stuffing are gone, Blue Thanksgiving will be focusing on 5 law enforcement officers who due to illness or injury, need some extra help for the holidays.
Blue Thanksgiving, the nonprofit that supports law enforcement throughout the year, will be feeding 500 meals to officers who have to work Thanksgiving Day. As soon as the turkey and stuffing are gone, Blue Thanksgiving will be focusing on 5 law enforcement officers who due to illness or injury, need some extra help for the holidays.
Anti-drunk driving advocates launch campaign to curb 'blackout wednesday'
It’s trend gaining popularity among college students home for the holidays, some of whom may be too young to drink.
It’s trend gaining popularity among college students home for the holidays, some of whom may be too young to drink.
Arizona Thanksgiving tradition still going strong as man reunites with woman who mistakenly texted him
It all began over a wrong text that Jamal Hinton received from a woman he didn't know. That errant text, however, turned into a new Thanksgiving tradition that is still going strong, six years later.
It all began over a wrong text that Jamal Hinton received from a woman he didn't know. That errant text, however, turned into a new Thanksgiving tradition that is still going strong, six years later.
Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
Tariq 'the corn kid' donates 50,000 cans of corn to NYC food bank
The adorable 7-year-old quickly became known as “the corn kid” when he appeared on an online show and told the world why he loves corn so much.
The adorable 7-year-old quickly became known as “the corn kid” when he appeared on an online show and told the world why he loves corn so much.
Thanksgiving travel 2022: Where can travelers expect flight delays and cancellations?
A forecast storm system could bring rain and snow to millions, meaning flight cancellations and delays are possible. Here's a look at where.
A forecast storm system could bring rain and snow to millions, meaning flight cancellations and delays are possible. Here's a look at where.