Holidays

A magical Chicago Christmas parade will return to the city’s iconic Michigan Avenue this week: The 33rd annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.

Flying with Thanksgiving food? Here’s everything you need to know before getting to the airport security checkpoint with that frozen turkey.

Walmart, Target, Costco and many other major retailers will close their doors on Thanksgiving.

A 19-foot-tall Frasier fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, was selected to be the White House Christmas tree.

Here’s a list of what stores will be open and closed on Nov. 28, 2024.

The average Thanksgiving meal costs less in 2024 relative to last year, largely due to declining turkey prices, economists said.

Chicago’s famous Christmas tree will soon be light up for the 2024 season in Millennium Park.

In addition to the large meal served at the dinner table, Thanksgiving is also known as a day for parades. And while the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City will capture most of the attention, Chicago will have a parade of its own for the 90th time.

Find out how to help the USPS fulfill children’s wishes to Santa this holiday season.

The White House’s Christmas tree is slated to be cut and transported from a North Carolina farm that was hit hard by Hurricane Helene just a few months ago.

A number of holiday traditions are slated to return this week, from Christkindlmarket to The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven’t recovered from recent price inflation.

While the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City might be the most famous Thanksgiving parade, Chicagoans have their own timely tradition.

More travelers plan to work remotely at least once during their holiday vacations this year, a survey found.

For those hosting Thanksgiving this year, there is some relief – at least when it comes to the cost.

The holiday season is almost here, but so are the scammers looking to take advantage of your generous spirit. Chicago Today spotlights crucial tips on spotting scam tactics like fake phone numbers, phishing websites, and even fraudulent QR codes.

Make new memories this Thanksgiving with these inspired ideas for the entire family.

A new survey from Orlando Health found 39% of American adults worry about how much they will eat over the holidays, but dietitians say fears of weight gain or other negative effects are overblown.

Love holiday shopping? It gets even better when a portion of the proceeds goes to a great cause! With affordable tickets and gifts that give back, this event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while making a positive impact.