Trick-or-treaters celebrate Halloween 2020 style, amid coronavirus protocols
Halloween 2020 will be remembered as a Halloween like no one has ever seen before. People tried to enjoy the holiday as best they could, masks, social distancing and all.
Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
COVID-19 pandemic reinvents holiday hiring needs for retailers
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safe Halloween for kids with food allergies
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
'This is not the year for a street party:' San Francisco discourages partying in Castro on Halloween
This year, officials are discouraging people from going there at all, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Levine: Avoid holiday gatherings to slow spread of virus
Dr. Rachel Levine cited small gatherings as a driver of the recent spike in COVID-19 both in the state and nationally.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
You can stream free kid-friendly Halloween shows and movies on Tubi
Tubi has plenty of kid-friendly Halloween movies and shows for the entire family to enjoy.
'Worst year ever': Holiday plans in jeopardy as new COVID wave takes form
People across the Delaware Valley prepare for very different holidays as new coronavirus wave takes form.
Holidays plans in jeopardy as people come to grips with new coronavirus wave
Marcus Espinoza has details
7-year-old celebrates Halloween with ‘Lion King’ VHS costume
Max, 7, used hot glue, foam board, duct tape, posters and a Styrofoam cooler to dress up as a VHS copy of the Disney classic “The Lion King.”
Full moon to shine on Halloween for the first time since 1944
It will also be the second full moon of the month, and therefore, is called a “blue moon.”
Disney unveils its holiday merchandise, has a unique 2020 item included
Disney Parks revealed Christmas-themed face masks as holiday season approaches amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Philadelphia officials recommend residents cancel planned holiday gatherings due to COVID-19
Citing a recent uptick in coronavirus spread in private settings, city officials are recommending Philadelphia residents cancel their holiday plans to gather with friends and family.
Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
White House to welcome trick-or-treaters for Halloween event with COVID-19 precautions
Costumed kids are welcome to trick or treat at the White House on Oct. 25 during a Halloween event that has been updated to include coronavirus precautions.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Lowes announces free Christmas tree delivery as businesses offer holiday deals earlier amid COVID-19 pandemic
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
Santa to return to Philly area malls with safety precautions in place
Santa will be coming to several area malls, but with new rules to keep Santa and kids safe from COVID-19. From plexiglass to masks and Zoom options, families can still have an audience and pictures with the big guy but 2020 style.