Advent calendars grow up: From chocolate treats to skincare

From its humble beginnings of chocolate treats for kids in the runup to Christmas Day, to the indulgent skincare and luxury surprises seen today, advent calendars have significantly evolved since the 19th century.

Holiday season in full swing as families bring home their real Christmas trees

FOX 29's Greg Payne caught up with local families as they picked out their real Christmas tree to bring home from Yeagers Farm & Market in Phoenixville.

Sunday after Thanksgiving travel sets new TSA record

More than 3 million people flew in the U.S. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, setting a new record. It’s one of only two days to ever top 3 million passengers.

When does winter really start? It depends on who you ask

When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.

Small businesses celebrated Saturday
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Small Business Saturday is a day to focus on shopping smaller, independently owned businesses, as opposed to big, chain stores.

Black Friday frenzy underway as shoppers crowded into area malls

Black Friday has wrapped for the day, but earlier, shoppers turned out in droves. Long lines dominated at the Christiana Mall, as well as the Gloucester Premium Outlets. And, over in Cherry Hill, parking spaces were hard to come by.

Black Friday frenzy underway as shoppers crowded into area malls
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Local retailers are encouraged with the start of the holiday shopping season, saying it's the busiest they have seen in years, as crowds turned out in droves to take advantage of great deals.

Small Business Saturday kicks off early in Haddonfield

Small Business Saturday is set for November 30 and with it, a chance for people to spend money at locally-owned shops. Those shop owners are hoping to get their share of the holiday shopping pie.

Small Business Saturday kicks off early in Haddonfield
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Small shops in Haddonfield saw a lot of business Black Friday and expect to see even more foot traffic on Small Business Saturday.

Is Black Friday still popular in 2024?

The day after Thanksgiving still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster.

Here's how you can safely store your Thanksgiving leftovers

If you are looking for a place to stash your leftovers from Thanksgiving to enjoy them a little longer, here’s what you should do.

Unique Thanksgiving Day dishes and traditions

From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.

Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England

A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’

The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever

A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.