Macy's Thanksgiving parade will feature Minnie Mouse balloon for first time ever
Minnie Mouse is getting a 60-foot balloon at this year’s event joining Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, as other Disney characters who debuted in the famous parade.
Thanksgiving and holiday travel trends in 2024: What you need to know
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. airlines carried 853 million passengers in 2022, which was up from 658 million in 2021. The Sunday after Thanksgiving annually ranks as one the busiest and hectic days to fly in the entire year.
Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season
Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends
If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.
Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy
Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?
Child dies at Halloween attraction during prank gone wrong: 'Horrific accident'
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
What's open and closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024?
Columbus Day is recognized as a federal holiday on the second Monday in October. While not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also recognized in several states and cities.
Spirit Halloween to transform for Christmas with new pop-up stores
Spirit Halloween is branching out into the holiday season by launching pop-up Christmas stores in select locations.
California's best 'Christmas town' ranks second in US
This small town in the heart of Santa Barbara County ranked second-best Christmas town in the U.S. and the #1 choice in California.
Seasonal jobs: Here’s who’s hiring for the holidays in 2024
While seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year because of a softer job market and tightened consumer spending, here’s a look at who is hiring.
JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.
Halloween returns with McDonald’s Boo Buckets, Dunkin' tracksuits
McDonald’s and Dunkin’ are embracing Halloween with the return of nostalgic holiday items and fresh twists.
Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
Spooky season is here: Nearly half of Halloween shoppers plan to buy items before October
The survey asked nearly 8,000 consumers about their Halloween shopping plans. Here’s what shoppers plan to buy and which Halloween costumes they plan to wear.