Tree lighting ceremony kicks off holiday season in Seattle

Thousands came out for the annual downtown holiday tree lighting celebration at Westlake Center in Seattle.  

Holiday travel: Busiest day of the week at Seattle airport

Across the country, thousands of travelers are taking to the skies to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. .

Unique Thanksgiving Day dishes and traditions

From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.

Navigating holiday travel rush at Seattle airport
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SEA Airport was packed Wednesday as some Thanksgiving travelers got on their way to their holiday destinations.

Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England

A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’

The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever

A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.

Gary Sinise celebrates Thanksgiving with the Tennessee National Guard

The ‘Forrest Gump’ actor’s foundation provided a Thanksgiving lunch to guardsmen at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Sinise himself was on hand to serve up the barbeque.

Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the U.S.

Watching New York’s Thanksgiving Day parade is as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. Here’s how you can stream the parade, and others, this holiday.

WA ferry travelers navigate long lines, busy routes, and holiday schedules

Holiday travel is in full swing, with ferry traffic started backing up early Wednesday, as nearly 300,000 travelers are expected to board Washington State Ferries this Thanksgiving holiday.

These stores are closed on Thanksgiving this year

Thanksgiving is one day away and whether you are hosting or attending a gathering, now is the time to stock up on goods because multiple retail stores are closing for the holiday.

Anticipate traffic delays in Leavenworth, WA for Christmas lights, WSDOT warns

Thousands of people will be making their way to the Bavarian-themed town for the annual Christmas extravaganza. Here's what WSDOT wants you to know:

Tips to avoid Thanksgiving travel crowds at SEA Airport
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The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is starting to see an influx of passengers heading home for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Budget-friendly gift ideas that won’t cause you financial stress this holiday season

The holidays can be a very expensive time of the year for families. Here are some budget-friendly gift ideas to help avoid starting the new year off in financial trouble.

World's fastest turkey carver shares his tips for Thanksgiving

Here are some tips, along with the most common mistakes people make when preparing their Thanksgiving centerpiece.