Atlanta Holiday Events 2021: Family events, seasonal skating rinks, performances, pop-up bars

Whether you celebrate the holiday season early or wait until after Thanksgiving, there're plenty of options for adults and families in and around Atlanta. Holiday festivities are already beginning in mid-November.

Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security

While most Thanksgiving foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.

Looking for a small, fresh turkey this holiday season? Good luck finding one

Supply chain bottlenecks are increasing the price and demand of household goods, making it harder this year for consumers to get their hands on a small, fresh turkey for the holiday season.

TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels

Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18

Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.

Reese's pie-size peanut butter cup for Thanksgiving sells out within hours

Reese’s this week debuted a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold. And it sold out within a matter of hours.

Times Square New Year's Eve countdown back in 2021

Vaccinated people will be allowed back into Times Square for the annual New Year's Eve countdown at the end of 2021. The ball dropped into nearly deserted streets last year due to the pandemic.

Grandma, stranger she mistakenly texted set to spend 6th Thanksgiving together

A grandma and the stranger she mistakenly invited over to Thanksgiving have formed an unlikely friendship — and the two are set to celebrate their sixth holiday together.

USPS in need of volunteers to handle letters to Santa

Every year since 1912, the postal service has processed a massive amount of mail from children whose lists include basic necessities like a warm coat, and from parents who describe their struggles with employment or health. The USPS recruits individual and group volunteers for help with getting these kids Christmas gifts.

Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says

"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.

Reese's debuts pie-size peanut butter cup for Thanksgiving 2021

Reese’s is selling a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold — but only while supplies last.

Florida city cancels annual turkey shoot as price of birds doubles

A small Florida town is canceling its decades-long annual turkey shoot to help feed needy families, saying the price of birds has more than doubled. 

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in NYC

The tree that will stand at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season arrived in Manhattan on Saturday.

Doctors share tips on celebrating Thanksgiving safely

With nearly a million kids now partially vaccinated against COVID-19, doctors are encouraging families to continue to take basic precautions as they travel and gather over the holiday weekend.

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

Hosea Helps Thanksgiving drive-thru food distribution: Date, times, registration

The Thanksgiving drive-thru food distribution will take place on November 19, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Blue Lot across from the Georgia World Congress Center’s C building off Northside Drive, entering on Maple Street.

Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony

President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.