75-foot spruce cut down for Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
The Norway spruce was cut down Thursday and will be erected at Rockefeller Center on Saturday.
Holiday plans? Map shows real-time COVID-19 risk for gatherings, by county
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
Nearly half of American plan to travel for Thanksgiving
Despite the pandemic, nearly half of Americans plan to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.
Veterans Day 2020: Quiet parades, somber virtual events
The U.S. is celebrating this Veterans Day with virtual gatherings and spectator-free parades. Many of the traditional ceremonies have been canceled this year because of the surging coronavirus that has killed thousands of veterans.
Experts say don't cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe
A safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but health experts know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry turkey.
Oprah picks all Black-owned or led businesses for 2020 ‘favorite things’
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
Hosting Thanksgiving? Amid coronavirus pandemic, you may need to rethink your dinner plans: expert
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Lowe’s hiring 20,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
Winter Village reopens at Bryant Park, with COVID changes
A day before Halloween, Christmas has come early to NYC as the Winter Village at Bryant Park officially opened for its 19th season on Friday afternoon.
NYC prepares for a Halloween unlike any other
Halloween may have the green light in New York City, but with the COVID-19 guidelines in place, people are trying to adapt while finding safe ways to celebrate.
Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safe Halloween for kids with food allergies
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
4-year-old twin girls dress up as Trump and Biden ahead of Halloween, 2020 election
Pictures and footage posted to social media showed sisters Haven and Koti Garza, who live in Edmond, Oklahoma, dressed as rivals President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
You can stream free kid-friendly Halloween shows and movies on Tubi
Tubi has plenty of kid-friendly Halloween movies and shows for the entire family to enjoy.
Fun and COVID-safe ways to celebrate Halloween 2020
This year, despite the fear of coronavirus transmission, you can still enjoy a fun and COVID-safe Halloween celebration.
7-year-old celebrates Halloween with ‘Lion King’ VHS costume
Max, 7, used hot glue, foam board, duct tape, posters and a Styrofoam cooler to dress up as a VHS copy of the Disney classic “The Lion King.”
De Blasio urges all New Yorkers to avoid travel for the holidays
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the mayor is urging New Yorkers to stay home for the holidays to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Masks, sometimes doubling up, are a must for Halloween 2020
Halloween is right around the corner and everyone has to be especially safe this year—which means making a mask a key part of your costume.