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?

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. 

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.

Spooky season flicks: Watch these 6 scary movies this week

Our film critic recommends "Jaws," "Happy Death Day," "The Descent," "Jennifer's Body" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.

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?

When Is the best time to book flights for the holidays?

Google has released insights on the best times to book airline tickets based on four years of Google Flights data.