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.

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.”

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.

Boy bullied for Tony Stark Halloween costume makes superhero return to school

A 10-year-old boy who was bullied for his Tony Stark Halloween costume is going viral after his “proud” mom documented his triumphant return to school.

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

Tips for safe charitable giving ahead of holidays
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The BBB of Greater Houston shares tips on how you can give with an open heart without getting scammed.

USPS, FedEx release 2021 holiday shipping deadlines

The USPS and FedEx have released this year’s holiday shipping deadlines to help Americans make sure their holiday presents arrive on time.

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ and other ‘Peanuts’ classics return to TV

In 2020, AppleTV+ became the home for all “Peanuts” content, but partnered with PBS to air both the Christmas and Thanksgiving specials. It will happen once again in 2021, with the addition of the Halloween special.

Fun Halloween ideas without sugar or candy
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Parenting and lifestyle expert Amanda Mushro shares some Halloween ideas that don't involve sugar or candy.

Americans could pay 20%  more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say

Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.