Pandemic will transform Christmas services in 2020
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At Northland Church, they?re used to welcoming thousands to their 3,000-seat sanctuary in Longwood. During the pandemic, the church is following guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only opening roughly 600 seats.

Winter Park hosts annual Christmas Parade
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Winter Park is not letting the coronavirus pandemic get in the way of an annual holiday events. The Winter Park Christmas Parade went off without a hitch but with a few safety adjustments.

Operation Safe Holidays patrolling for package thieves
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The holiday shopping season has arrived, so local law enforcement is stepping up patrols to keep criminals in check.

OIA preparing for holiday travelers
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Traffic is increasing at Orlando International Airport. OIA is expecting the Thanksgiving travel season to start this coming weekend and are asking visitors to abide by safety measures established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ordering Thanksgiving to go
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If you're stressed out over preparing a Thanksgiving meal during a pandemic, you may be pleased to know a number of restaurants are providing to-go turkeys and all the fixings.

Christmas lights honor COVID-19 victims
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A lot of people are looking for some extra joy due to the coronavirus pandemic, so they're getting an early start on Christmas decorating. One homeowner is decorating with lights and each light will represent a victim of COVID-19.

NORAD will track Santa over Christmas holiday
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A number of holiday traditions may be impacted due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of those traditions, NORAD's tracking of Santa Claus, will still happen with a few tweaks.

Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art
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The Festival of Trees is returning to the Orlando Museum of Art but there will be enhanced safety measures.

Orlando preparing for Halloween crowds
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Downtown Orlando is expecting huge crowds over the weekend for Halloween. Some are concerned this could become a COVID-19 super spreader, but city officials and bar owners are working to implement safety protocols.

Halloween safety during pandemic
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We have heard a lot of warning about trick-or-treating during the pandemic. Experts offer tips on how to do it safely.

Orlando to allow drinking in streets for Halloween
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Halloween is days away and the City of Orlando has announced it will permit drinking in the streets to allow for social distancing.

Halloween decoration stolen
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A 12-foot-tall Halloween decoration was swiped from a teacher's front yard in the middle of the night. Now, he wants it back.

Doctors issue guidance for holiday gatherings
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Doctors are seeing an increase in coronavirus patients. They have a warning for families as they prepare for the holiday season

CDC advises small Thanksgiving gatherings, has lowest risk of COVID-19

The CDC has already cautioned against taking part in the traditional Halloween festivities this year. They are now targeting Thanksgiving.

These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.