Forget Black Friday; plumbers prepare for Brown FridayRoto-Rooter is encouraging Americans to get their plungers ready as the company sees a spike in calls the day after Thanksgiving.
It might be time to thaw your Thanksgiving turkeyThanksgiving is just days away, and if you have a turkey sitting in your freezer, you might need to thaw it now to avoid lots of labor.
How to save on Thanksgiving dinner this yearThe cost of an average Thanksgiving dinner is expected to be lower than it was last year, but there are ways you can save even more.
Why do leaves change color in fall? The science is pretty coolDid you know that a number of factors influence how the leaves will look each fall?
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Does Christmas come earlier and earlier every year?A Gallup poll released in October said 1 in 4 people start Christmas shopping earlier, and the numbers jumped when businesses started sales earlier.
Which retailers will have the best Black Friday deals?Are you already planning your route for Black Friday shopping? Hit up these stores for the biggest discounts.
Different table, different story: Let's talk Thanksgiving traditionsFrom turkey (roasted or fried) to cranberry sauce (canned or fresh), some Thanksgiving traditions are quintessential.
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line still going strong after 42 yearsSince 1981, Butterball experts have fielded questions from home cooks. These days, you can text or chat online to get your turkey questions answered.
Thanksgiving meals expected to be cheaper this yearIf you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, we have good news: Prices for holiday staples are actually less than this time a year ago.
Why do we eat cranberries at Thanksgiving?How did this fruit end up becoming such a Thanksgiving staple?
Which Thanksgiving foods you should never feed to your dogPass the turkey — but if you're giving your pup table scraps, know which ones are safe before you dish them out.
When will stores open? What to expect for Black FridayBlack Friday is around the corner, and most major retailers have announced when they will open for the busiest shopping day of the year.
Survey reveals which Thanksgiving dish Americans hate the mostA recent survey found that older Americans were far less picky than young adults when it comes to Thanksgiving dishes.
This festival in Nepal celebrates dogs in a wonderful wayIn Nepal, it’s not enough to simply love your dog. No, dogs deserve an entire day of celebration! Kukur Tihar puts our National Dog Day to shame.
Leading mall operator, retailers opt to remain closed on ThanksgivingFor the fourth straight year, the largest operator of malls in the U.S. says nearly all of its properties will be closed on Thanksgiving.
DiGiorno sells Thanksgiving pizza with all the fixingsIt is time to start thinking about holiday meals, and if you want to combine pizza with Thanksgiving dinner, this meal is for you.
There is a new No. 1 side dish this ThanksgivingStuffing was the No. 1 Thanksgiving side dish in 2022, but there is a new favorite, according to a nationwide survey.
Holiday spending will be up this year, trade association saysConsumers plan to spend an average of $875 on holiday purchases this year, according to a consumer survey conducted by the National Retail Federation.
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade to feature new schedule, balloons and CherYou're going to want to wake up 30 minutes earlier this year, as the holiday tradition has changed its usual schedule.
How much Americans are spending on pet costumes this HalloweenThe most popular pet costume in 2023 is a pumpkin. Other popular costumes include a hot dog, a bat, a bumblebee and a spider.
What are the Teal, Blue Pumpkin Projects?Learn more about these initiatives aim to make trick-or-treating more inclusive for children who have autism and food allergies.
Halloween is here, but trick-or-treat candies may cost you moreDry weather has pushed up the cost of crucial candy ingredients, driving the prices of candy bars and packs of gum higher.
Unmasking the centuries-old evolution of HalloweenBefore Halloween turned into a candy and costume-driven commercial phenomenon, its origins span centuries and diverse global evolution.
Tips to keep kids and families safe this HalloweenChildren are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.
Save on last-minute Halloween candy and costumesStill don't have your Halloween costume or enough candy? Relax; you'll find some great deals these final days.
These are the most popular Halloween candies in each stateCandyStore.com created the list based on 16 years of sales data and input from its network of candy manufacturers and distributors.
What are the most popular Halloween costumes for 2023?While many costumes are perennial favorites among adults and children alike, one costume surged to No. 1 thanks to a recent hit film.
Skeleton stripper: Halloween display gets upgrade after city complainsThe display in question features a skeleton seemingly dancing on a street sign, as two other skeletons — with dollar bills in hand — look on.
Korean Hanbok Day in America celebrates the colorful traditional dressThe U.S. is the only country outside of South Korea to celebrate Hanbok Day. Three states recognize the day: New Jersey, Arizona and California.
Secrets to save on your Halloween candyHalloween candy is not immune to the forces of inflation, especially with sugar and cream prices up sharply.
