Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic
NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.
NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.
Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
Rudolph, Santa figures from classic 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,' sell for whopping $368,000 at auction
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
Thousands of Hindus to celebrate Diwali on Saturday
On Saturday, thousands of Hindus in housing will be celebrating Diwali, a day of hope. The holiday signifies the victory of good over evil.
On Saturday, thousands of Hindus in housing will be celebrating Diwali, a day of hope. The holiday signifies the victory of good over evil.
Santa goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic: How to see him safely
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
Helping to make the holidays happen
A local business owner is hosting an auction Saturday to pay off Wal-Mart layaways in an underserved area of Houston. Event information can be found at caggive.guilloryfoundation.org.
A local business owner is hosting an auction Saturday to pay off Wal-Mart layaways in an underserved area of Houston. Event information can be found at caggive.guilloryfoundation.org.
2020 Christmas shipping deadlines: Here's when you need to mail gifts
The pressure to deliver those holiday gifts on time has increased exponentially for retailers and carriers as the coronavirus pandemic has more people shopping online and requiring delivery services in order to receive their items.
The pressure to deliver those holiday gifts on time has increased exponentially for retailers and carriers as the coronavirus pandemic has more people shopping online and requiring delivery services in order to receive their items.
Oprah picks all Black-owned or led businesses for 2020 ‘favorite things’
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
Cashback apps can boost savings for online holiday shopping
There are several cashback apps available that can help you save even more money than shopping sales.
There are several cashback apps available that can help you save even more money than shopping sales.
Hosting Thanksgiving? Amid coronavirus pandemic, you may need to rethink your dinner plans: expert
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Treats for patients at Texas Children?s Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital put big plans in place, so that everyone could have a Spook-tacular time this Halloween.
Texas Children's Hospital put big plans in place, so that everyone could have a Spook-tacular time this Halloween.
Father builds his daughter massive, 50-foot pirate ship for Halloween
Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.
Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.
Residents enjoy safe trick-or-treating in Houston amid Covid-19 pandemic
Parents are doing their best to maintain some normalcy this Halloween, ditching trick or treating for trunk or treating this year. While they may miss some traditions, they're also finding some changes to be for the better.
Parents are doing their best to maintain some normalcy this Halloween, ditching trick or treating for trunk or treating this year. While they may miss some traditions, they're also finding some changes to be for the better.
Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.