Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges

Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.

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.”

Philadelphia officials recommend residents cancel planned holiday gatherings due to COVID-19

Citing a recent uptick in coronavirus spread in private settings, city officials are recommending Philadelphia residents cancel their holiday plans to gather with friends and family.

Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.

Santa to return to Philly area malls with safety precautions in place

Santa will be coming to several area malls, but with new rules to keep Santa and kids safe from COVID-19. From plexiglass to masks and Zoom options, families can still have an audience and pictures with the big guy but 2020 style.

Mayo Clinic doctors recommend against traditional trick-or-treating due to pandemic

Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.

Adorable toddler mimics inflatable Halloween decoration

One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.

Couple tests socially-distanced Halloween candy delivery system using drone

A Texas couple have been testing out several ways to create a socially-distanced and safe Halloween candy delivery system during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Halloween tea party of a different and spooky kind, courtesy of local photographer

A local photographer, with a love of Halloween – the movie and the holiday – captured unusual and fun photos as a way of expressing her love for the spooky time of year.

Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween

The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.