Sunday after Thanksgiving travel sets new TSA record

More than 3 million people flew in the U.S. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, setting a new record. It’s one of only two days to ever top 3 million passengers.

Passengers surprised by travel ease at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, lines of cars can be seen weaving outside the terminals, but inside was a very different scene than expected.

Man butchers beloved West Seattle public Christmas tree
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A man in the West Seattle neighborhood has been seen cutting and pruning trees on public lands across town, but this newest unauthorized trim was not only botched, but leaves the tree in danger of dying before the holidays can come to pass.

When does winter really start? It depends on who you ask

When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees lights up in Tacoma

The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Foundation’s Festival of Trees is all lit up and open to the public for free on Saturday and Sunday.

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees lights up in Tacoma
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The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Foundation’s Festival of Trees is all lit up and open to the public for free on Saturday and Sunday. It’s being held at the University of Puget Sound Tennis Pavillion in Tacoma from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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.