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The holiday tradition of visiting Santa Claus at the mall is just the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. But as malls cancel their in-person events, out-of-work Santas are moving to online platforms to continue the Christmas tradition virtually. And for many families, that’s turning out to be even better than the real thing.

After the Aragonez family of Arlington, Texas, had a birthday gathering earlier this month, 15 members contracted COVID-19, including one who was hospitalized. Now the family is going viral for a PSA that warns other families to learn from their mistake. Alexa Aragonez joined LX News to share their message.

Like just about everything else this year the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be… different. No bulging crowds. Fewer balloons and a lot more masks. But even with that the parade will go on, albeit in a muted fashion.

COVID-19 is adding an extra helping of anxiety to what is already a stressful time of year. Dr. Shana Lewis joined LX News to offer tips for people feeling uneasy about their Thanksgiving holiday plans.

Running is often considered a solitary sport. But for many, the thrill of running comes from the camaraderie of training with a pack and feeling the support of crowds lining the streets of major races like the Boston Marathon. Can digital innovations like virtual racing fill that void? NBCLX’s Noah Pransky and NBC Boston explore the future of running...

Regardless of what your holiday plans are, this will be a Thanksgiving like none other. Here are are few tips to get your through the holidays safely and COVID-19 free.

Designer Nate Berkus says being at home with family is a good time to focus on the little moments that bring us the most joy. He joined LX News to share tips for capturing those moments with DIY holiday portraits.

With Thanksgiving fast approaching and coronavirus cases on the rise, many families are debating whether to gather for the holiday, or how to do it safely. No matter what you decide, NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker has some tips for talking to your family about your plans, without starting a fight.

We all know Thanksgiving is going to look different this year

With coronavirus cases surging across the U.S., kids and parents are being reminded to celebrate Halloween safely. Etiquette expert Elaine Swann joins LX News to provide social distancing tips you should consider to have fun and stay safe this weekend.

Offices around the country have been trying to come up with new ways to cope during the coronavirus pandemic.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, experts are suggesting creating a family or community bubble as the safest way to enjoy this year’s holiday celebrations while reducing your risk of COVID-19 and the flu. NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker shares a holiday bubble checklist that your holiday group can adopt in the days and weeks before your gatherings to ensure everyone...

Need ideas to make your Halloween festive in spite of the pandemic? Lifestyle expert Limor Suss shared her best tips with us, including ways to have fun with your food, throw a virtual party or play games outside.

A new model from the University of Washington shows that half a million Americans could die of the coronavirus by February 2021. But researchers say that if Americans universally wore masks, nearly 130,000 of these lives could be saved.

U.S. health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters.

NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker shares tips for celebrating a safe Halloween this year, such as carving pumpkins outside with others, participating in virtual costume contests and setting candy around your own home for a unique trick-or-treating experience.

Your guide to having awkward conversations and minimizing coronavirus spread at family get-togethers.

Most activities — including standing in line — can be done safely with the right precautions.

Some Chicago restaurants in Fulton Market found a new way to keep diners coming in colder weather: igloos. Starting Friday, Chicago’s Fulton Market will be scattered with plastic pods to protect diners from cold weather while encouraging social distancing amid the pandemic. Restaurant owners set up the igloos from Green Street to Peoria in front of dining establishments such...

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie released a statement following his recovery from COVID-19 Thursday. “I was wrong to not wear a mask at the Amy Coney Barrett announcement and I was wrong not to wear a mask at my multiple debate prep sessions with the President and the rest of the team,” Christie said.