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.
'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' to skip TV broadcast for first time in half a century
It was first broadcast on television back in 1966, but for the first time in more than 50 years, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" -- along with other classic Peanuts holiday specials -- will not air on broadcast TV.
Gaithersburg neighbors at odds over Halloween in the midst of coronavirus pandemic
Halloween is less than two weeks away and some neighbors are clashing over trick or treating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local real estate broker shows off 'haunted' houses in Montgomery County
As if the prospect of buying a home weren’t already scary enough, one area real estate broker is taking things to a whole new level.
'You may have to bite the bullet': Dr. Fauci cautions against large Thanksgiving gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned the public against having large gatherings for Thanksgiving.
'Trick-or-treating' rescue dogs nail their group Halloween costumes
These rescue dogs aced their group Halloween costumes by donning various themed outfits in anticipation of “trick-or-treating.”
Adorable toddler mimics inflatable Halloween decoration
One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.
Couple tests socially-distanced Halloween candy delivery system using drone
A Texas couple have been testing out several ways to create a socially-distanced and safe Halloween candy delivery system during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
It may be time to get started on your holiday shopping, expert says
We’re just one week into October, and while plenty of people don’t even have their pumpkins out yet – it may already be time to get started on your holiday shopping, according to an expert.
‘Not a traditional Halloween:' Prince George's County announces guidelines for festivities
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks says she knows how important Halloween trick-or-treating is for families in her community.
Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween
The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.
Virginia man’s Halloween social-distancing creation ‘goes viral’
Communities across the country are trying to devise guidelines for kids to trick-or-treat safely in the era of COVID-19 – and some are even banning the Halloween tradition altogether out of an abundance of caution.
Anne Arundel County releases Halloween COVID-19 guidance
The persistent novel coronavirus pandemic has stretched on into fall – and now it’s threatening some of our more popular holidays.
Hallmark Channel releases 2020 holiday movie lineup
Despite Halloween being just around the corner, the Hallmark Channel has decided to release their holiday movie lineup, and the first movie premieres in October.
CDC's Thanksgiving guidelines say gatherings should be small, parades considered high-risk
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
Unique ways to trick or treat this Halloween amid the coronavirus pandemic
The CDC has released official guidance for celebrating several upcoming holidays, including Halloween, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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.