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."

New Orleans prohibiting Mardi Gras parades in 2021

New Orleans city officials said parades of any kind will not be permitted for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential to be a super spreader event.

Wreaths Across America event canceled at Arlington National Cemetery due to pandemic

Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving

Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.

Thanksgiving Day plans in limbo for many families amid pandemic

Thanksgiving Day plans remain in limbo for many families as people continue to navigate how to celebrate the holiday amid restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings and rising coronavirus case numbers.

NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic

NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.

Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.