Giving Tuesday: How you can help donate to recent weather disasters

An estimated 35 million participated in Giving Tuesday last year, with more than $2 billion going to different causes during the holiday season.

Holiday shipping deadlines: When you need to send packages with USPS, UPS, and FedEx

The end of Thanksgiving means the holiday shopping season is in full swing, but that also means holiday shipping season is as well. Here is a list of shipping deadlines to keep in mind if you want to get your gifts to their destinations in time!

How weather impacts Christmas light displays

Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.

Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.

Where to get your Christmas tree in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

Where are the best places to buy Christmas trees in the D.C. area? FOX 5 has rounded up the farms, stands and lots in D.C., Maryland and Virginia that offer beautiful trees, festive decorations and fun experiences for friends and families. 

Food & Friends delivers thousands of Thanksgiving meals to DMV residents

A tremendous community tradition continued in D.C. on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers with Food & Friends, a local community-based organization, prepared and delivered thousands of Thanksgiving meals to people in the DMV who are struggling with serious illness and food insecurity.

Does turkey really make you sleepy?

It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.

Black Friday: Lure of bargains will draw millions of shoppers to stores this holiday weekend

A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.

Photos: See this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons

Bluey made her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide as seven taxi cabs.

Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.

From Wordle to sweets, holiday gift ideas for the grown-ups

Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays. From sweet treats to things with wheels, some ideas for pleasing a child at heart this holiday season.

Happy birthday, Mr. Grinch: Dr. Seuss's book about the 'mean one' turns 65

Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of when "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was published. But who was the inspiration for the title character with the heart two sizes too small?

Lessons learned after 20 years answering the Butterball Turkey 'Talk-Line'

The Butterball Turkey "Talk-Line" allows holiday cooks to call and receive advice from experts. Since 1981, the service has expanded to include text, online chat, social media, and even Alexa devices.

The only time the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was canceled

Balloons became a hallmark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade -- but the materials they were made of became scarce and much-needed for military efforts during a time of war.

Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving

Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.

Holiday foods that are surprisingly good for your dog

There’s good news for people who want to celebrate turkey day with their favorite furry friend.

Firefighters warn against leaving food unattended in the kitchen on Thanksgiving

D.C. Fire and EMS leaders told FOX 5 that leaving food unattended while cooking is the biggest reason for kitchen fires all year long and especially on Thanksgiving.