Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery

With the holiday shopping season underway, the nation’s major shipping carriers are reminding customers to send packages early to ensure arrival by Christmas.

List of NYC Christmas and holiday markets, pop-ups

Looking for festive markets and holiday activities in New York City? Here’s a guide to some of the best seasonal events, with locations, dates, and times.

National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 13, how you can help honor and remember the fallen

More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.

Watch these kids have the best reaction to dad's Christmas lights

Video captured the special moment three kids in Pennsylvania had a touching reaction to their family’s outdoor Christmas lights.

Watch: Table with massive Thanksgiving spread suddenly collapses

A family’s massive Thanksgiving feast came crashing down before their eyes in an unexpected moment that was caught on camera.

Black Friday online spending hits record $11.8B

AI-driven traffic to retail websites jumped 805% as Americans avoided crowded stores.

Krispy Kreme marks Peanuts’ 75th anniversary with three limited-edition doughnuts

Krispy Kreme’s Peanuts collection features three new festive doughnuts inspired by the world of the Peanuts gang – and the return of two holiday favorites.

Here's why Travel Tuesday can be misleading

Travel Tuesday — the post-Thanksgiving day that promises one-day deals on flights, hotels and cruises — has taken off in recent years.

Small Business Saturday crucial for local businesses this holiday season

Experts predict that Americans will spend more than $260 billion this holiday season, with more than $100 billion of that going to small businesses.

When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict

Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables

Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.

Which stores are open on Thanksgiving? Which are closed?

From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 lineup: Performers, balloons and floats

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC will feature 32 giant character balloons, 27 floats, three balloonicles, four specialty units, 33 clown groups, 11 marching bands and thousands of performers from across the country.