Airbnb to prohibit one-night reservations for some guests on NYE
Airbnb guests without a history of positive reviews will be prohibited from making one night reservations in entire-home listings on New Years Eve in Atlanta and throughout the United States.
Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
Gatlinburg's SkyBridge dusted with snow to create 'winter wonderland'
Snow creates 'winter wonderland' at Gatlinburg's SkyBridge.
NORAD launches Santa tracker Dec. 1, but kids might only get voicemail on Christmas Eve
NORAD launched its Santa-tracking website on Dec. 1, giving kids access to games, music, videos and a countdown.
Giving Tuesday 2020: List of retailers, brands giving back this holiday season
Many retailers and brands have joined the global movement of generosity by pledging a percentage of sales to various charities in honor of Giving Tuesday 2020.
Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
Sam’s Club offering free virtual visits with Santa from the North Pole
Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.
'America the Beautiful': Melania Trump showcases White House's Christmas decor
“America the Beautiful” is this year's Christmas theme at the White House.
Woman invites those ‘feeling lonely’ to virtual Thanksgiving dinner by drawing them at her table
“I wanted to find a way to use Twitter to draw people together and help us all feel less isolated during this time, while still staying safe," Jessica Kantrowitz told FOX TV Stations.
Real Christmas trees provide holiday comfort for many amid COVID-19 pandemic
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.
Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
Black Friday shoppers in NJ, Pa brave pandemic for holiday deals
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, shoppers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were out early to score Black Friday deals in preparation for Christmastime.
Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Father and son spend 2 nights outside Cherry Hill GameStop for Playstation 5
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
Free holiday drone light show coming to Walmarts in select cities across US
Walmart is bringing a free holiday-themed drone light show to select cities in the U.S. and will also be livestreaming the event.
Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
'Jeopardy!' shares inspiring Thanksgiving message from Alex Trebek taped before his death: 'Keep the faith'
Alex Trebek is spreading kindness and positivity to all — even after his death.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.