Pepsi pushes new, ‘festive’ flavor to replace pumpkin spice — here’s where to get the ‘holiday in a can’

Pepsi pushes new, ‘festive’ flavor to replace pumpkin spice — here’s where to get the ‘holiday in a can’

Pepsi is spicing things up its own way this holiday season with a new, “festive” flavor that might put an end to your pumpkin spice cravings. The brand has released a first-of-its-kind holiday soda that tastes like “the holiday season in a can,” according to an early sip test from Allrecipes. Those are eager to … Read more

Festive or creepy? Kids are now conversing with an AI-powered Santa over the phone

Festive or creepy? Kids are now conversing with an AI-powered Santa over the phone

It’s a Christmas miracle — children can now receive phone calls from Santa Claus himself this holiday season. While kids of yesteryear could only imagine a conversation with St. Nick, artificial intelligence is changing the way that youngsters now experience the festive season. Children can now pen wishlists to send to the North Pole, before … Read more

McDonald’s brings back this favorite festive dessert — and fans are loading up

McDonald’s brings back this favorite festive dessert — and fans are loading up

This comeback is sweet as pie. Celebrating the treat’s 25th anniversary, the fast food chain will return its holiday pies for a limited time beginning November 15, in select cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, St. Louis, New York City, Cleveland, Memphis and Dallas. The festive confection includes a creamy, smooth custard baked into a flaky, … Read more

Subway unveils festive footlong cookie for the holidays — with a staggering calorie count

Subway unveils festive footlong cookie for the holidays — with a staggering calorie count

Cookie lovers, rejoice — Subway introduced a holiday cookie big enough to stuff a stocking. Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookies were added to the menu Nov. 1 and will be available through Dec. 31. Diet conscious types need not apply, however — the warm treat, giving one gooey bite after another, will cost you a whopping … Read more

Exclusive | Celebrate Halloween all month long at these 7 new festive fall pop-ups in NYC

Exclusive | Celebrate Halloween all month long at these 7 new festive fall pop-ups in NYC

Dying to celebrate Halloween? You don’t have to wait until Oct. 31 to indulge in these festive pop-ups. From a “creepy-as-hell” immersive experience to a spooky scare in Times Square to family-friendly fun, there are a lot of October antics that await. Whether you want to be tricked or treated, here are some festive events … Read more

Holiday weddings require festive, creative decor and accessories

Holiday weddings require festive, creative decor and accessories

Couples saying “I do” between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day can take advantage of the sights, sounds and scents of the holiday season and incorporate them into their wedding details. In New York especially, there are plenty of decked-out venues with Christmas trees, holiday florals and lights. Darcy Miller, founder of Darcy Miller Designs and … Read more

This is what people think makes the holidays festive

This is what people think makes the holidays festive

According to new research, 56% of people globally refuse to admit the festive season has begun if there’s no snow on the ground.  A recent survey of 8,500 people across 14 different countries — including 2,000 in the U.S. — revealed 40% want to travel somewhere colder and snowier than where they live, rather than … Read more