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.

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?

9-year-old Dodgers fan rocks Shohei Ohtani baseball card costume for Halloween

A 9-year-old boy from Covina, California, captured attention this Halloween by dressing as a Shohei Ohtani baseball card, showcasing his creativity and love for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize. 

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.

USPS releases holiday shipping deadlines

The holidays are coming up soon and it's not too early to start making plans for shipping gifts to friends and family. See the list of USPS shipping dates.

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.