Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo

Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.

Baby Yoda float delights Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade crowd

The beloved “Mandalorian” character, also known as Baby Yoda — or Grogu— made its first float appearance in the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.

US families struggle with how to conduct 2nd Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic

The second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic comes as a resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. to 95,000 daily and caused alarming increases at hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.

Fire in the kitchen? Here’s what not to do, according to firefighters

“There are three times as many cooking fires on Thanksgiving than on any other normal day,” the Rochester Fire Department said.

Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS

NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.

Thanksgiving casserole preferences vary state-by-state

America’s varying casserole cravings have people searching for potato, veggie and leftover recipes.

Thanksgiving: What the US holiday looks like around the world

Thanksgiving is not just an American holiday. Here’s a look at notable Thanksgiving celebrations across the globe.

CDC tool shows how to improve airflow during indoor gatherings

The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.

Experts: Love for the holidays isn't just within your heart; it's in the brain

It's science! One study says there is actually a 'holiday center' in the brain that can light up when experiencing those tidings of comfort and joy.

Original 'Rudolph' puppets bring Christmas to Atlanta

Fans of the 1964 television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" might be a little star-struck by the latest exhibit at Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts.

Thanksgiving travel expected to rival pre-pandemic levels

Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.

Cobb County judge revokes county's Elf on the Shelf 'ban'

A Cobb County judge has reversed his ban on Elf on a Shelf after Santa Claus, Rudolph, and the county's bar association were able to convince him that the elves are essential workers.

Lenox Square says its ready for busy holiday shopping season

Lenox Square leaders said they're not playing any reindeer games when it comes to shopping safely this holiday season.

Massive Chinese lanterns light up Zoo Atlanta

"IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival" is a new holiday event happening now through January at Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park.