CDC Halloween guidelines names trick-or-treating among 'high-risk' activities

The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.

Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high

For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dad creates contactless candy chute for Halloween trick-or-treaters during COVID-19 pandemic

Beattie went into the basement, where he found an Amazon shipping tube which he used to create a candy chute on his outdoor banister for distributing treats safely on Halloween.

Salvation Army starting Christmas campaign early due to COVID-19 impact

The Salvation Army is unwilling to let COVID-19 be the Grinch that steals Chrismas, so they're starting its Christmas campaign, called "Rescue Christmas," now.

Families push to save Halloween from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 'I think we can make this work'

FOX 35 reporter Jessica Albert spoke to families in Central Florida to find out how the spooky traditions will be kept alive here, especially after several major Halloween events -- like Halloween Horror Nights and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party -- have been canceled.

Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live

A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.

Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas

Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall

The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020

They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.

These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.