Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays

Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.

With need greater than ever, Metropolitan Ministries keeps on cooking

Volunteers with Metropolitan Ministries spent Thursday morning cooking and serving those who live on the margins of society. The pandemic has made the need much greater this year.

Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday

Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.

Socializing this year comes with pandemic-related risks

In years past, Thanksgiving Eve has been a time to bar hop, but socializing this year also comes with pandemic-related risks.

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free

The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.

Theme parks expecting big crowds for Thanksgiving weekend

Some travelers say the strict mask rules at the park are the main reason why they’re spending their Thanksgiving holiday at Disney this year.

The first thanksgiving was in St. Augustine, not Plymouth, experts say

The national and annual tradition of Thanksgiving Day originated decades before the feast held in Massachusetts. Experts say it started in St. Augustine, Florida.

Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans

U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.

'Festive fun': LEGOLAND kicks off the holiday season this weekend

The holidays at LEGOLAND run select dates in November and December through New Year’s Eve: November 27-29, December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, and 24-31.

Toddler runs in terror after 'Grinch' surprises her during Christmas photo shoot

The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.

Mike Alstott Foundation delivering Thanksgiving meals for Hillsborough County firefighters

Former Bucs star Mike Alstott doesn't drop the ball when it comes to helping the community. His foundation will be handing out Thanksgiving Day meals to firefighters -- an annual tradition.

Staying home for Thanksgiving? Tubi has a feast of free holiday shows and movies to stream

Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.