Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet

From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Thanksgiving dinner: The origins of our traditional foods

The modern Thanksgiving meal took many centuries to develop. Here’s a look at where those menu items came from:

St. Mary's Food Bank hopes to collect a few thousand more turkeys for Phoenix families in need

St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix is looking for generous Arizonans to donate a turkey for families who cannot afford one for the Thanksgiving holiday. "Your family has a chance to help a family in need."

How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last? USDA says 3 to 4 days

The USDA says your plans for your Thanksgiving leftovers should involve throwing them out after three or four days.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

Supply chain issues, staffing shortages causing problems as Black Friday approaches

Black Friday 2021 might be a bit different that those of years past, as some items might be hard to come by due to ongoing supply chain problems that rose out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, small businesses in the Phoenix area are preparing for that big day.

Arizona-based robotics company can be hired to write your holiday cards
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A local company is lending people a helping hand, when it comes to writing out all those holiday cards. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has a look at Handwrytten, a company that has more than 100 robots that people can hire to pick up a pen, and fill out the cards.

Woman who started virtual Thanksgiving table in 2020 to ‘create another gathering’

In 2020, the Boston resident thought up a way to spread a little holiday cheer with a creative take on a virtual Thanksgiving party — and this year she will do the same.

Steve Noviello's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

A powered pony, all the spirits with none of the spoils and a work station you'll never want to leave… from super-sized frames to small business bling, this is the FOX Holiday Gift Guide and we've got gift-giving all wrapped up!

President Biden to pardon turkeys Peanut Butter and Jelly in annual Thanksgiving event

Meet two lucky turkeys! Peanut Butter and Jelly will be spared from becoming Thanksgiving's main course when they receive a presidential pardon Friday from President Joe Biden.

North Pole Experience in Flagstaff
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FOX 10's Cory McCloskey heads to Flagstaff to check out the North Pole Experience at Fort Tuthill.

Christmas tree shortage: Supply chain backlog could mean slim pickings this holiday season

In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.

Old Navy launches ‘Santa BOOTcamp’ to diversify holiday profession

The company announced the launch of Santa Bootcamp — a virtual training course that encourages participation from a broad array of backgrounds, ethnicities and cultural heritages to offer more representation in the role of Santa.

Sky Harbor donating meals to low-income families
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Sky Harbor Airport Parking is donating hundreds of meals to a low-income charter school in Mesa for the holiday season. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Thanksgiving at Trapp Haus BBQ in downtown Phoenix
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Trapp Haus BBQ in downtown Phoenix will be open and offering to-go orders for Thanksgiving this year. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.