'Hocus Pocus'-themed wines arriving in time for Halloween
"Hocus Pocus"-themed wine will come in two varieties — a rosé and a white wine.
Hallmark Channel releases 2020 holiday movie lineup
Despite Halloween being just around the corner, the Hallmark Channel has decided to release their holiday movie lineup, and the first movie premieres in October.
Cuomo grand marshal, Fauci honoree at virtual Columbus Day Parade
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was named the grand marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend which is going virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC's Thanksgiving guidelines say gatherings should be small, parades considered high-risk
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square will be virtual in 2020
The organizers of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square say this year the event will be "virtually enhanced" due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NYC's New Year's Eve ball drop goes virtual
The iconic ball drop in Times Square this year will be virtual, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC discourages Halloween trick-or-treating due to COVID-19
New guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is discouraging Halloween trick-or-treating as a "high-risk" activity for spreading viruses.
Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' campaign
For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early in order to "rescue Christmas".
Dad creates candy chute so kids can trick-or-treat while socially distancing this Halloween
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
Rare blue moon to light up night sky on Halloween 2020
A rare blue moon will appear on Halloween night 2020, which only occurs every 18 to 19 years, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
Oreo releasing 'first-ever' gingerbread-flavored cookie for holiday season
Peeps may have put the kibosh on its holiday offerings, but Oreo is fully committing to its Christmas treats.
Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.
UPS to impose hefty holiday fees due to online shopping surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Halloween and COVID-19
Like many other NYC traditions, the annual Halloween Parade has fallen victim to COVID-19, and it’s not just the city that’s been making difficult calls. Families are still hoping to save the holiday this year, while making it safe for kids.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats
Peeps holiday treats are going on hiatus — another consequence of the coronavirus.
Murphy signs legislation making Juneteenth state holiday
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a state holiday. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when word reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Halloween 'will happen' this year: Party City CEO
Halloween “will happen,” but is “going to look different” this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Party City CEO Brad Weston told “Varney & Co.” on Wednesday.
Virginia city to hold 'reverse' Christmas parade
Fredericksburg, Virginia is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.
West Indian Day festivities go virtual, but police remain
The sights and sounds that normally transform Brooklyn into a lively Caribbean festival will be virtual this Labor Day.