PHOTOS: Presidential turkeys arrive in DC ahead of annual pardon

The Willard Hotel in D.C. welcomed some very important guests -- a pair of turkeys preparing for their upcoming pardoning ceremony.

Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says

The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.

'Secret Sister' scam gift exchange is making the rounds on social media again

The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.

People still travelling despite CDC warnings
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With holidays on the horizon amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the CDC is warning people to refrain from travelling - but it's not stopping people from taking to the skies.

Health experts in DMV warn people to avoid ‘six weeks of super-spreader events’ moving into holidays

Health experts within the D.C. area, are warning the public to avoid gatherings during the holidays, citing that COVID-19 cases are likely to surge during “six weeks of super-spreader events.”

CDC issues warning about Thanksgiving travel
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The Centers for Disease Control have issued a warning regarding Thanksgiving travel.

Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas

The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.

DMV churches, community groups spread love through food donations this Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, a handful of DMV churches and other community groups are making efforts to provide for their community and ensure that as many people as possible have a meal on Turkey Day.

Montgomery County officials maintaining strict coronavirus restrictions during holiday season

With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.

Porch pirate paranoia
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More people amid the pandemic are turning to online shopping, but many harbor fears of their packages being stolen from their front doors.

President Trump to proceed with annual Turkey pardon

Despite the angst surrounding the growing number of coronavirus cases nationwide and the ongoing upheaval over President Trump's refusal to concede the election to President-elect Joe Biden, there will still be a turkey pardon at the White House next week.

Socially distanced Santa at Tysons Corner Center this holiday season

The COVID-19 era has accelerated Americans’ gradual move toward online shopping – but for some, the holidays aren’t the same without hitting the shops.

Where you can visit Santa in the DMV this holiday season

This holiday season will look a little different than years past, and some traditions may get altered, including the highly anticipated trip to see Santa. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, a visit with Santa will include more social distancing and mask-wearing than normal. 

US Postal Service expands Operation Santa program nationwide

The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.

Tysons Corner Center hosting Santa this holiday season
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Tysons Corner Center will bring back Santa this holiday season - with a lot of adjustments to contend with COVID-19.

Charlie Brown holiday specials to air on broadcast TV following deal with Apple, PBS

The Peanuts gang will be back on broadcast television for the holiday season. Apple TV+ is teaming up with PBS to air both "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."