Diwali 2022: Celebrations illuminate NYC | 'It's about time'
The drab mist in New York was little match for the holiday at hand: Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the triumph over darkness. The multi-day festival has secured a sturdy foothold far from the Indian subcontinent in places with significant disapora populations — like New York.
NYC ice skating rinks opening for 2022 winter season
Every year, outdoor ice-skating rinks draw thousands of locals and tourists seeking a chilly and memorable New York City experience. Several rinks made famous in classic and modern movies and TV shows are set to open for the 2022–2023 season in the coming weeks.
Dogs strut their stuff at Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
This year marked the first time the parade was held in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began, following two years of parades held on Zoom.
Those air travel hacks you’ve learned don’t work anymore but here are a few tricks you could try
While there was a brief respite during the fall when prices fell quite substantially, prices have rebounded about 50% for both Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.
A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey available for doorstep delivery for 1st time
Popeyes offers its annual Cajun-Style Turkey to order online in 2022 for near nationwide delivery just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations.
How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
Thanksgiving 2022: Turkey prices up 73%
The price per pound of an 8 to 16-pound turkey has risen to $1.99, a 73% increase from $1.15 last year, according to USDA data.
Holiday return policies: What to know
The National Retail Federation says stores incur $166 million in merchandise returns for every $1 billion in sales.
'A Christmas Story' sequel gets 1st teaser trailer with glimpse of adult Ralphie
Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the original 1983 Christmas comedy film, returns to his iconic role in the new sequel, called “A Christmas Story Christmas.”
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Mariah Carey teases fellow Christmas enthusiasts on Twitter: 'It's almost time...'
America’s unofficial Queen of Christmas teased the season this weekend — more than two weeks ahead of Halloween.
Need Halloween costume ideas? Here are the top trending
With so many ideas to choose from, Google Trends has released its list of top costumes.
A history of Halloween candy: Trends and costs through the years
Enjoying Halloween candy and celebrating the spooky season transcends generations as new traditions mesh together with the nostalgic and older trends.
Chipotle’s Boorito Halloween tradition returns in-person after 2-year hiatus
Here’s how to score a free meal on Halloween.
Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
Map: Instacart reveals America’s Halloween candy obsessions
The country is pretty evenly split over the top rival sweet treats purchased around Halloween.
NYC Columbus Day Parade 2022
The nation's largest celebration of Italian Heritage featured marching bands, floats, and over 100 marching groups walking along the parade's route, running along 5th Avenue from 44th Street to 72nd Street.
What’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2022
Though the holiday has seen a recent shift in observance to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is still a federal holiday — meaning several businesses will be closed on Monday.