'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak

Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.

Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open

While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.

Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas

The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.

Preventing Christmas tree fires can stop millions in property damage every year

Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.

Bucs defensive line turns tenacity into tenderness for Christmas

Exuberance, joy, and gratitude are feelings only amplified during the holidays. And, on occasion, all of these emotions flow at the same time.

When to mail out packages to ensure they arrive by Christmas

Christmas is just days away, and the clock is winding down to get packages and letters to where they need to go by December 25. 

Celebrating the holidays safely during pandemic

Making plans for Christmas in 2020 can bring some challenges with the pandemic in an upturn.

This architect can help you make your dream home -- out of gingerbread

Looking for some sweet, creative fun over the holidays? Building a gingerbread house might be the perfect thing for you. Jonathan Moore, an architect with a sweet tooth, can help you build the tastiest house of your dreams.

Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside

Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.

First lady Melania Trump visits children’s hospital, continuing holiday tradition

Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.

Parents issue hilarious warning after accidentally baking ‘Elves on the Shelf’

A couple is warning other parents after they accidentally baked their kids' "Elves on the Shelf" when they turned the oven on -- forgetting the elves were still inside.

Pandemic ornaments capture roller coaster that was 2020

Robert's Christmas Wonderland in Clearwater has been a go-to spot for finding those special Christmas tree trimmings.

Girl tells Santa she was naughty this year, still wants lavish gifts

“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”