Holidays

NBC New York’s Jennifer Vázquez spoke with Rockefeller Center Head Gardener Eric Pauze in 2023 about what he looks for when picking the new Rockefeller Christmas Tree. 

NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino takes you through the behind-the-scenes prep for the new floats and balloons for the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Have you ever wondered how the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began? Join NBC New York’s Jennifer Vázquez on a historical dive of the beloved event. 

More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those...

Food safety experts say safely serving a holiday feast takes planning and know-how. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December.

The spirit of giving is already underway in Brooklyn. Dozens of families received free turkeys from some big names. News 4’s Charles Watson reports. 

Airports in New York and nationwide are preparing for the travel rush as we head into the busy holiday season. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports on what’s expected in the week ahead.

Parents, if you’ve experienced a Thanksgiving Day with kids who refuse to eat, judgmental questions from relatives on the topic and party-ending meltdowns from those hangry children … you’ve come to the right place.

Want one more thing to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? You’ll really be counting your blessings when you bite into a turkey that you didn’t have to cook yourself.

Some talented students in New Jersey are starting the holiday season on a high note. Showing off their vocals (with a side of beatboxing), Neptune High School’s Scarlett Sound Choir soaked up the spotlight on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” — where they got the good news that they will be performing on “Christmas at Rockefeller Center.” NBC New York’s Natalie...

Music superstar and NBC daytime television host Kelly Clarkson announced this year’s NBC 4 New York/Telemundo 47 “Star Choir” winner is Neptune High School’s Scarlet Sound A Cappella Choir, hailing from Neptune Township in Monmouth County.

Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding.

The presidential turkey pardon began back in the 1800s under President Abraham Lincoln.

Here are some post-Thanksgiving recipes that will make you extra excited to have leftovers.

Jason Kelce discussed his plans for giving gifts to his brother Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift, admitting it’s “tough” to shop for the stars.

The Star Choir competition has returned, with 72 children’s choirs entering for the chance to perform on “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” alongside the famous Rockefeller Center tree on Dec. 4. It is hosted by NBC New York and Telemundo 47, in partnership with “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” The third finalist: The Edward R. Murrow High School Concert Choir from Brooklyn.

Star Choir is back! This year, 72 children’s choirs entered the holiday singing competition from NBC New York and Telemundo 47, in partnership with “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” The winner will get to perform on “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” alongside the famous Rockefeller Center tree on Dec. 4. The second finalist: the talented kids from the Eastwood School in Jamaica, Queens.

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.