Christmas village display at Gilbert home
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FOX 10's Tom Fergus checks out a home in Gilbert where the homeowner is collecting donations for a local food bank.

Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings

Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.

Sam’s Club offering free virtual visits with Santa from the North Pole

Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.

Local business offers Cyber Monday deals
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Hook and Hunt, a local company that describes itself as a cross between Amazon and eBay, is offering good deals on Cyber Monday. More information at hookandhunt.com.

Boy Scout Troop 41 selling Christmas trees in Phoenix
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Boy Scout Troup 41 is continuing its tradition of selling Christmas trees in Phoenix. The trees will be sold near 12th Street and Northern Avenue on weekdays and weekends. More information at https://bsatroop41az.org/.

The Phoestivus Market is back, but virtually this holiday season
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The Phoestivus Market is back, but virtually this holiday season, held on every Sunday until Christmas. It'll allow you to connect with local Arizona retailers directly.

Phoenix Sky Harbor sees busy travel weekend following Thanksgiving

FOX 10's Steve Nielsen visited Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to speak to travelers who chose to fly out this Thanksgiving despite CDC guidance to stay home.

Illinois faces post-holiday surge as COVID-19 continues to spread

State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.

Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

Experts predict COVID-19 numbers may be misleading after the holiday

The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday.

Shopper waiting outside Orlando GameStop since Wednesday scores PS5

"My mom said 'please do not wait two days for a PS5 and miss Thanksgiving dinner,'" he told FOX 35 News. "And I said 'I really want a PS5!' So I ended up still doing it."

Georgia boy gathering Hot Wheels to donate to children on Christmas

A 6-year-old Smyrna boy is making it his mission to make sure children in Atlanta wake up on Christmas morning with presents under the tree.

Real Christmas Trees make comeback this holiday season
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many more Americans are turning to real Christmas trees, instead of the plastic alternative.

Woman invites those ‘feeling lonely’ to virtual Thanksgiving dinner by drawing them at her table

“I wanted to find a way to use Twitter to draw people together and help us all feel less isolated during this time, while still staying safe," Jessica Kantrowitz told FOX TV Stations.

Real Christmas trees provide holiday comfort for many amid COVID-19 pandemic

Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.

Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.