Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Start looking for shamrocks and fire up the Crock Pot for corned beef and cabbage because March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day.

When it comes to holiday decorating, one big question that arises each year is whether real or artificial Christmas trees are the better choice.

Kwanzaa is a relatively modern holiday that began just over 50 years ago.

Thanksgiving is about family, gratitude, togetherness, gathering and of course, turkey. It’s about all the fixings, too: macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, gravy, mashed potatoes. And don’t forget about those tasty leftovers.

Turkey is typically the star of the Thanksgiving Day table, but the idea of cooking a giant bird can be daunting. Even if you are planning on a smaller turkey due to the coronavirus pandemic altering your Thanksgiving dinner plans, you’ll want to follow established guidelines to enjoy a tasty, safe bird.

Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated meals of the year, so make it memorable for the right reasons. Even if you are downsizing the holiday feast this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the same food safety guidelines apply.

Holiday travel in 2020 will look very different. Many families will opt not to travel and have quiet celebrations at home, connecting with other family members by phone or video chat.

The show will go on. The National Dog Show, one of the most anticipated dog shows in the nation, returns Nov. 14 and 15 in Philadelphia, with significant changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.

While some families will not be doing traditional trick-or-treating in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, if your community is allowing public Halloween activities to take place, keep the following safety tips in mind.

Halloween will look a bit different in 2020, as extra precautions are recommended to reduce coronavirus risk. Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for Halloween activities during the pandemic.