Holidays

The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s parade.

“Phanta Claus” is coming to Citizens Bank Park and bringing big discounts for Phillies fans. Here’s what else awaits you on Black Friday.

Philly Live’s Astrid Martinez heads to Morris Arboretum and Germantown Avenue shops as Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood is transformed for Holidays on the Hill. You can even catch Santa and live music on some nights.

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko got to spend time with Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, Lucy Liu, Chris Evans and other stars of the new holiday flick, “Red One.” Sheila even got to make a connection with The Rock.

Holidays at the Comcast Center Campus are back — including “The Comcast Holiday Spectacular” show on the big screen. But this year there is much more, including a special “Shrek” show at The Universal Sphere and a pop-up Comcast NBCUniversal Holiday Gift Shop. Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal and NBC10.

NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl is in South Jersey keeping an eye on traffic  Tuesday, which is expected to be one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel days.

Two events on Tuesday looked to get Thanksgiving turkey dinners to those in need as Philadelphia police officers delivered as part of Operation Thanksgiving and radio station WMGK held its annual turkey drop in Center City.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia goes into the kitchen at Philadelphia’s P.J. Clarke’s to prepare the turkey, all the fixings and pumpkin pie-themed dessert for a Thanksgiving meal. Let’s be happy the holiday meal is being left to the pros, especially the piping.

With the presidential race concluding a few weeks ago, politics are expected to be a topic of discussion at Thanksgiving dinners across the country. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with an expert who shared advice on handling those difficult conversations. 

Travel can be stressful, especially during the holiday season. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience.

It’s probably not the best idea to fast before the big feast, but the reason why may surprise you.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on either Dec. 21 or 22 every year. This year, it falls on Dec. 21.

The beloved Christmas Village at Love Park is back for the season. NBC10’s Karen Hua has a preview.