Advent calendars grow up: From chocolate treats to skincare
From its humble beginnings of chocolate treats for kids in the runup to Christmas Day, to the indulgent skincare and luxury surprises seen today, advent calendars have significantly evolved since the 19th century.
From its humble beginnings of chocolate treats for kids in the runup to Christmas Day, to the indulgent skincare and luxury surprises seen today, advent calendars have significantly evolved since the 19th century.
Orlando theme park holiday events: Disney, Universal and Seaworld
Orlando’s theme parks are transforming for the holiday season. Here’s what to expect at Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, and Legoland Florida.
Orlando’s theme parks are transforming for the holiday season. Here’s what to expect at Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, and Legoland Florida.
Inside Tampa woman's mission to spread Christmas in her community
As Jack Guthrie decorated her house for Christmas, the Tampa resident couldn’t help but think of some of her fellow Bay area neighbors, whose holiday season will look much differently this year thanks to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
As Jack Guthrie decorated her house for Christmas, the Tampa resident couldn’t help but think of some of her fellow Bay area neighbors, whose holiday season will look much differently this year thanks to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Sunday after Thanksgiving travel sets new TSA record
More than 3 million people flew in the U.S. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, setting a new record. It’s one of only two days to ever top 3 million passengers.
More than 3 million people flew in the U.S. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, setting a new record. It’s one of only two days to ever top 3 million passengers.
When does winter really start? It depends on who you ask
When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.
When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
Tampa's 'Shop Local' encourages local Black Friday shopping
This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains.
This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains.
USF brings veterans together for potluck Thanksgiving dinner
This Thanksgiving, a special potluck hosted by the University of South Florida brought together dozens of veterans for a meal and much-needed camaraderie.
This Thanksgiving, a special potluck hosted by the University of South Florida brought together dozens of veterans for a meal and much-needed camaraderie.
St. Pete local has cooked almost 25K meals for hurricane victims in his community
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade recap: Balloons, wet weather and dozens of protesters arrested
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century as a holiday fixture despite rain and a disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century as a holiday fixture despite rain and a disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
Unique Thanksgiving Day dishes and traditions
From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.
From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.
Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England
A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’
A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’
Arizona grandma and stranger she mistakenly texted in 2016 will celebrate 9th Thanksgiving together
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and accidentally texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and accidentally texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.
The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever
A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.
A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.
Gary Sinise celebrates Thanksgiving with the Tennessee National Guard
The ‘Forrest Gump’ actor’s foundation provided a Thanksgiving lunch to guardsmen at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Sinise himself was on hand to serve up the barbeque.
The ‘Forrest Gump’ actor’s foundation provided a Thanksgiving lunch to guardsmen at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Sinise himself was on hand to serve up the barbeque.
Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the U.S.
Watching New York’s Thanksgiving Day parade is as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. Here’s how you can stream the parade, and others, this holiday.
Watching New York’s Thanksgiving Day parade is as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. Here’s how you can stream the parade, and others, this holiday.
Tourists should expect Pinellas County beaches to feel different this Thanksgiving after hurricanes
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
Hillsborough woman whose sister was killed by drunk driver warns against driving impaired this Thanksgiving
Travel experts are expecting another record-breaking travel weekend in Florida on Thanksgiving weekend.
Travel experts are expecting another record-breaking travel weekend in Florida on Thanksgiving weekend.
TPA expects nearly 100K travelers to hit the skies ahead of Thanksgiving
Turkey Day travel is in full swing at Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Turkey Day travel is in full swing at Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Alone for the holidays? This can help
Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.
Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.