First Asian Santa to greet children at Mall of America
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For the first time in three years, children are back sitting on Santa's lap at the Mall Of America (MOA), but that's not the only change you may notice at The Santa Experience this year.

Santa's back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind

Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ won't air on TV this year

Apple TV+ has the rights to the “Peanuts” holiday specials but don’t fret, even if you don’t have an Apple TV+ subscription, you’ll still be able to enjoy the classics for a limited time.

Where and when to watch classic holiday TV specials for free

Once again, enjoy the holiday classics and antics of some of your favorite Christmas characters for free online or on air.

RIP Rudolph: Bear takes on inflatable Christmas reindeer at Lake Tahoe home

David Lester from Zephyr Cove, Nevada woke up Saturday to find his Christmas decorations in disarray — and the culprit was caught on camera.

When should you hang Christmas lights? Survey reveals where Americans stand

Most Americans prefer to hang up their Christmas lights in this specific timeframe, according to the survey. A minority said they display their yuletide cheer even before Halloween.

Giving Tuesday: How you can help donate to recent weather disasters

An estimated 35 million participated in Giving Tuesday last year, with more than $2 billion going to different causes during the holiday season.

How weather impacts Christmas light displays

Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.

Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.

Thanksgiving is no holiday for Twin Cities medical professionals

Thanksgiving looked a lot like any other Thursday for Dr. Jon Fuerstenberg, the lead intensivist at Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s ICU.

Minnesota family continues 89-year Turkey Bowl Thanksgiving tradition

A Thanksgiving tradition for a Minnesota family continued Thursday morning – for the 89th year, teams took the field for the Battis-Bohen Bowl. 

Does turkey really make you sleepy?

It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.

Black Friday: Lure of bargains will draw millions of shoppers to stores this holiday weekend

A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.

Photos: See this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons

Bluey made her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide as seven taxi cabs.

Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.

From Wordle to sweets, holiday gift ideas for the grown-ups

Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays. From sweet treats to things with wheels, some ideas for pleasing a child at heart this holiday season.