USPS announces deadlines for holiday shipping, letters to Santa

The United States Postal Services is letting shoppers know when they need to wrap up and ship out their holiday gifts this year to make sure packages arrive by Christmas morning. 

Bay Area stores kick off Black Friday, expecting larger crowds compared to 2020

While no one camped out the night before Black Friday outside the Best Buy in Tampa, there was still a steady stream of customers once doors opened before sunrise

The best places to shop on Black Friday 2021

Last week, WalletHub published a report that found which retailers have the best deals for the shopping holiday.

Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns with all the trimmings

Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again came to the streets of Manhattan as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was no longer confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year.

New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite

It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.

Baby Yoda float delights Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade crowd

The beloved “Mandalorian” character, also known as Baby Yoda — or Grogu— made its first float appearance in the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.

US families struggle with how to conduct 2nd Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic

The second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic comes as a resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. to 95,000 daily and caused alarming increases at hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.

Fire in the kitchen? Here’s what not to do, according to firefighters

“There are three times as many cooking fires on Thanksgiving than on any other normal day,” the Rochester Fire Department said.

Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS

NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.

Thanksgiving casserole preferences vary state-by-state

America’s varying casserole cravings have people searching for potato, veggie and leftover recipes.

Thanksgiving: What the US holiday looks like around the world

Thanksgiving is not just an American holiday. Here’s a look at notable Thanksgiving celebrations across the globe.

Turkey Trotters thankful for Clearwater event's in-person return

In it’s 42nd year, Clearwater's annual race welcomed back participants to an in-person event after the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers to go virtual in 2020.

Thanksgiving shopping: Stores that will be open, closed for the holiday

For many years, stores were open on Thanksgiving, allowing consumers to shop or run last-minute errands before the feast hits the table.

Boat captains, volunteers, business owners hold holiday fish fry for those in need

The night before Thanksgiving, a group of boat captains and volunteers shared their gifts from the sea, feeding bellies and souls of more than 150 people in need.