Holiday TV: Here are the new musicals, romcoms, and specials airing and streaming this season

For those looking to skip re-runs of Christmases past, there’s a bounty of fresh shows and specials targeted to traditionalists, romantics, and family-friendly entertainment.

NORAD Santa Tracker relaunches on Dec. 1: 'Santa planning going on'

Up until Christmas, families can look forward to Santa tracking updates from NORAD’s 67th annual ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ program.

‘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.

Hunt for ghosts at the Michigan Museum of Horror

Hunt for ghosts while surrounded by horror memorabilia at the Michigan Museum of Horror in Monroe.

Northern Michigan city featured on Hallmark Christmas Cams -- How to watch

The Hallmark Channel is featuring Harbor Springs on its Christmas Cams. From now through Dec. 30, you can watch the city from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

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.

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.

Shop local during the Holiday Market at the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale

“You can just find such unique things for Christmas here and I love supporting people that have the ambition to start their own businesses and actually create something and then sell it."

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.

Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving

Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.

Holiday foods that are surprisingly good for your dog

There’s good news for people who want to celebrate turkey day with their favorite furry friend.