Mother's Day 2021: Vaccines, pandemic recovery create reunions after a year of social distancing
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
‘House floats’ keep the spirit of Mardi Gras alive in NOLA amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
New Orleans residents are getting creative and decorating their homes as “house floats” to celebrate Mardi Gras amid an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
New Orleans residents are getting creative and decorating their homes as “house floats” to celebrate Mardi Gras amid an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home
You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.
You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.
New Year's Eve: A look at celebrations around the world amid the coronavirus pandemic
This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget with made-for-TV fireworks displays or packing it in early since they could not toast the end of 2020 in the presence of friends or crowds of carousing strangers.
This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget with made-for-TV fireworks displays or packing it in early since they could not toast the end of 2020 in the presence of friends or crowds of carousing strangers.
'Noon Year’s Eve': Toast new year before midnight with these ideas
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.
As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations
Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.
Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.
'Unprecedented' mail volume, low staffing delays Christmas gifts, US Postal Services says
Some Christmas gift-givers discovered their presents didn't arrive in time for the holiday despite ordering weeks ahead.
Some Christmas gift-givers discovered their presents didn't arrive in time for the holiday despite ordering weeks ahead.
‘Brighter days are coming soon’: President-elect Biden wishes Americans a Merry Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
'We have a big problem': Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US COVID-19 crisis
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
Where is Santa Claus? NORAD launches tracking service on Christmas Eve
Thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), kids will be able to find St. Nick’s exact location at any given moment.
Thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), kids will be able to find St. Nick’s exact location at any given moment.
Mailbox in Florence, Texas gives kids direct line to North Pole
In the small town of Florence Texas, you’ll find a mailbox with direct service to Santa Claus in the North Pole.
In the small town of Florence Texas, you’ll find a mailbox with direct service to Santa Claus in the North Pole.
Village of Leavenworth cancels annual holiday festivals to reduce large crowds and COVID-19 exposure
The Village of Leavenworth, tucked away in the Cascade Mountains, is internationally known as the "Christmas Town." Several thousands of people make a trip to the Bavarian-themed town as part of their holiday traditions. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how Leavenworth and its people celebrate the season.
The Village of Leavenworth, tucked away in the Cascade Mountains, is internationally known as the "Christmas Town." Several thousands of people make a trip to the Bavarian-themed town as part of their holiday traditions. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how Leavenworth and its people celebrate the season.
Retail stores boost COVID-19 safety measures during last-minute holiday shopping rush
As some people rush to malls and shopping centers for last-minute holiday purchases, stores are doing their best to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As some people rush to malls and shopping centers for last-minute holiday purchases, stores are doing their best to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Customers wait in long lines to ship last minute gifts during unprecedented holiday season
Online holiday shopping in the U.S. is expected to shatter last year’s sales by 33%.
Online holiday shopping in the U.S. is expected to shatter last year’s sales by 33%.
Girl tells Santa she was naughty this year, still wants lavish gifts
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Tacoma modifies 3-decade-old tradition of ‘shop with a cop’ meet due to COVID-19 restrictions
For the first time in 30 years, the Tacoma Police Department will change how it does its shop with a cop program due to COVID-19, however the goal of the event is still the same.
For the first time in 30 years, the Tacoma Police Department will change how it does its shop with a cop program due to COVID-19, however the goal of the event is still the same.
Surgeon General suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.