Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
This is the most popular Halloween candy in New York and New Jersey
Instacart, the popular grocery delivery and pick-up platform, has officially released its Halloween candy data report — and the results may surprise you.
Pumpkin supply impacted by extreme weather and supply chain issues
Tough growing conditions are caused by drought in the West, rain in the Northeast
Walmart announces 2021 Black Friday shopping plans: Here's what you need to know
Walmart is bringing back its "Black Friday Deals for Days" events throughout the entire month of November.
Pumpkin shortage hits the US ahead of Halloween
You could have trouble getting a pumpkin this Halloween season.
Elephants smash giant pumpkins in Oregon Zoo’s 'Squishing of the Squash'
A family of Asian elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week in an annual tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
Mother goes all out on Halloween decorations for homebound son
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
Halloween Is Saved: New York kids eager to trick-or-treat
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave kids the stamp of approval to go out and satisfy their sweet tooth on Halloween.
NJ students learn about Indigenous Peoples' Day
The Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City usually has Columbus Day off. But this year, all kids in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade learned not about the mythology of Christopher Columbus but the reality of Lenape tribes living in the New York-New Jersey area centuries ago.
Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples' Day tension and controversy
Monday's federal holiday dedicated to Christopher Columbus is highlighting the ongoing divide between those who view the explorer as a representative of Italian Americans' history and those horrified by an annual tribute that ignores the native people whose lives and culture were forever changed by colonialism.
Columbus Day Parade marks first large-scale spectacle in NYC since pandemic
The Columbus Day Parade was back on in New York City for the 77th year after it was canceled last year due to COVID. More than 100 different groups marched up Fifth Avenue from the 40s to the 70s in Manhattan.
Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
USPS, FedEx release 2021 holiday shipping deadlines
The USPS and FedEx have released this year’s holiday shipping deadlines to help Americans make sure their holiday presents arrive on time.
Costco, other retailers impacted by fewer Christmas trees this year because of drought, supply chain shortage
Costco and other retailers may be selling fewer Christmas trees this Holiday season due to months of droughts and global supply chain shortages.
Black Friday 2021 holiday shoppers could battle empty shelves, toy expert warns
The toy industry is being impacted by the shipping crisis in a big way, according to The Toy Insider editor-in-chief Marissa Silva.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Biden becomes 1st president to issue proclamation
President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.
The most popular Halloween candy in every US state, plus top candy cravings
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ and other ‘Peanuts’ classics return to TV
In 2020, AppleTV+ became the home for all “Peanuts” content, but partnered with PBS to air both the Christmas and Thanksgiving specials. It will happen once again in 2021, with the addition of the Halloween special.
CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season
The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.
Americans could pay 20% more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say
Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.