New Orleans prohibiting Mardi Gras parades in 2021
New Orleans city officials said parades of any kind will not be permitted for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential to be a super spreader event.
New Orleans city officials said parades of any kind will not be permitted for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential to be a super spreader event.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic
NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.
NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.
Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
Santa goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic: How to see him safely
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
75-foot spruce cut down for Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
The Norway spruce was cut down Thursday and will be erected at Rockefeller Center on Saturday.
The Norway spruce was cut down Thursday and will be erected at Rockefeller Center on Saturday.
Holiday plans? Map shows real-time COVID-19 risk for gatherings, by county
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
Nearly half of American plan to travel for Thanksgiving
Despite the pandemic, nearly half of Americans plan to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.
Despite the pandemic, nearly half of Americans plan to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.
Veterans Day 2020: Quiet parades, somber virtual events
The U.S. is celebrating this Veterans Day with virtual gatherings and spectator-free parades. Many of the traditional ceremonies have been canceled this year because of the surging coronavirus that has killed thousands of veterans.
The U.S. is celebrating this Veterans Day with virtual gatherings and spectator-free parades. Many of the traditional ceremonies have been canceled this year because of the surging coronavirus that has killed thousands of veterans.
Experts say don't cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe
A safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but health experts know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry turkey.
A safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but health experts know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry turkey.
Oprah picks all Black-owned or led businesses for 2020 ‘favorite things’
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
Hosting Thanksgiving? Amid coronavirus pandemic, you may need to rethink your dinner plans: expert
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Lowe’s hiring 20,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.