Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent is ready to serve Bay Area families

The Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent opens Monday, Nov. 8. The non-profit has been seeing an above-average demand this year and is ready to help 33,000 Bay Area families in need.

Veterans Day 2021: Deals for veterans, active-duty and families

This Veterans Day, businesses and organizations are saying thank you to veterans and active-duty service members with deals, coupons and more.

Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights

The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.

Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day

Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.

Thanksgiving cooking help: Butterball Turkey Talk-Line opens for 2021 season

The Butterball Turkey “Talk-Line is officially open. Experts are available to answer questions for 2021 Thanksgiving hosts about all things turkey.

Butterball CEO: Small turkeys for Thanksgiving will be harder to find

Butterball CEO Jay Jandrain said Thanksgiving turkeys will be harder to find this year and also noted that it’s "reasonable to expect" higher prices amid supply chain issues.

Mariah Carey ushers in Christmas season and not a moment too soon

As soon as Halloween ended, Mariah Carey posted a teaser to her hit Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and declared, “it’s time.”

Christmas arrives at Walt Disney World: See the transformation

Festive decorations are popping up at Walt Disney World and many festivities lie ahead for park guests this holiday season.

Oprah's Favorite Things 2021 list revealed for holiday season

Oprah Winfrey’s annual holiday gift list features items from Ciara, Jessica Alba, Chef Eric Ziebold and more.

Child finds sewing needle inside Halloween trick-or-treat candy, Ohio police say

An observant child in Ohio made a "demented" discovery inside their Halloween candy while trick-or-treating over the weekend, alerting police to a sewing needle planted inside a chocolate treat.

Halloween: Americans revive spirit of country’s spookiest holiday

The COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on Halloween gatherings last year. But although the pandemic isn’t over — last year’s fear is giving way to a renewed appetite for Halloween traditions, especially trick-or-treating.

Philly suburb goes all out for haunted house contest

Trick-or-treaters in Pennsauken, New Jersey, beware! The residents have turned their streets into a haunted horrorfest – for a competition for the scariest Halloween decor. 

Supply chain issues putting a strain on Tampa Bay hunger relief organizations

Supply chain issues are not just causing grocery prices to shoot up, they're also putting a strain on Tampa Bay area food banks that are working to feed people in need.

Most wonderful time of the year: 820-pound spire of Italian provolone arrives at Mazzaro's

The holiday season is nearly upon us and to celebrate, St. Petersburg’s famed Italian marketplace, Mazzaro’s, continues its favorite Christmas tradition – a massive block of cheese.