Crews assembling Galleria Dallas Christmas tree

Work on the festive Galleria Dallas Christmas tree began Sunday and will last through Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

COVID-19 pandemic reinvents holiday hiring needs for retailers

The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.

4-year-old twin girls dress up as Trump and Biden ahead of Halloween, 2020 election

Pictures and footage posted to social media showed sisters Haven and Koti Garza, who live in Edmond, Oklahoma, dressed as rivals President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges

Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.

Dallas leaders encourage families to stay home, make alternative plans for Halloween

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins are asking parents to make a safe decision about trick-or-treating this Halloween, even if it means disappointing the kids.

North Texas NICU babies dress up for Halloween

While many Halloween activities have been canceled this year because of the pandemic, local hospitals have still found a creative way to celebrate.

Tarrant County: Put factory-wrapped candy on a table, stay 6 feet away when trick-or-treating

If you are still planning to pass out candy or go trick-or-treating for Halloween, the Tarrant County health department has some suggestions: wear a mask, keep your distance, put factory-wrapped candy out on a table and wipe everything down when you get home.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.