Pediatric cancer patient helps light Hyde Park Christmas tree during fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Hyde Park Village got into the holiday spirit Thursday night with their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. But bringing even more joy than the twinkling lights, was a well-deserved smile from Vanessa, a 4-year-old girl fighting neuroblastoma, a kind of cancer.

Feeling lonely around the holidays? Here’s how to battle the blues

The World Health Organization is targeting loneliness this week, launching a new Commission on Social Connection, just before the holidays. 

When should you put up your Christmas tree? Experts weigh in

The anticipation of Christmas seems to creep earlier and earlier each year. Here’s the best time to put up the tree and decorate the home, according to interior design and tree experts.

Alternative Thanksgiving meals: From vegan to cultural differences

As vegetarian and vegan diets become more of the norm, as well as celebrating holidays with multicultural families, your traditional menu may be calling out for something different this year.

2023 holiday travel season will be 'busiest ever,' TSA anticipates

The Transportation Security Administration said it expects to screen 30 million passengers during this upcoming Thanksgiving travel period.

Three million Floridians expected to travel for Thanksgiving: AAA

If you're getting set to hit the road for the holiday, you won't be alone. AAA expects this to be the third-busiest year since they've been forecasting holiday travel.

Thanksgiving cranberry conundrum: Americans still divided over canned vs. homemade, jellied vs. whole berries

Americans are deeply divided over the choice of cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. The debate extends to canned options, with a majority favoring jellied over whole berries, according to Ocean Spray.

Thanksgiving 2023: Frying turkey dos and don’ts

Fried turkey on Thanksgiving is a delicious decision, but it is also a hazardous one if the proper precautions are not taken.

Thanksgiving meals will yield plenty of leftovers, so how do you store them safely?

Safe food storage is important to practice at holiday time or any time of year. Two food experts share critical advice for properly storing Thanksgiving leftovers and more.

Restaurants, stores open on Thanksgiving 2023

If cooking and cleaning aren't in the cards for Thanksgiving, there's no shortage of restaurants serving meals on turkey day.

Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets

This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.

Baskin-Robbins new dessert tastes like Thanksgiving

Some of your favorite turkey day fixins have arrived in an unlikely form – a new ice cream flavor at Baskin-Robbins.

Project DYNAMO: Veterans rescue over 6,000 Americans, pets from global danger zones

The veterans have successfully rescued over 6,000 Americans and numerous animals from places like Ukraine, Sudan, areas affected by Hurricane Ian, and the Maui fires. Currently, they are involved in the rescue mission amid the conflict in Israel and Gaza, having saved over 300 people from that region.

These states have the most veterans

Veterans account for over 6% of the population, but there are at least four states with a veteran population above 10%,.