Cortney Moore

How did families come to leave cookies and milk for Santa Claus on Christmas? A celebrity chef told Fox News Digital how the tradition got its start and why a chocolate chip cookie is the best.

Debi Morgan, creator of the Southern food blog Quiche My Grits and based in Asheville, North Carolina, shared her fried apple crisp recipe with Fox News Digital.

Evacuations for Hurricane Milton have been ordered in Florida for counties on the West Coast. Here's what evacuees should be gathering and packing ahead of the storm.

Here are 13 facts about Friday the 13th and what has led superstitious people to believe it's an unlucky day, including pop culture and historical moments.

Head to a pumpkin patch near you and pick the nutritious fall fruit that offers health and beauty benefits thanks to a pumpkin's vitamin-, mineral- and antioxidant-rich makeup.

Here are storm safety precautions from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and National Weather Service following Hurricane Debby making landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida.

Are you putting on sunscreen the right way? Proper application and understanding what SPF means are vital to keeping your skin safe this summer.

French fries are a comfort food loved by Americans and people around the world. It's so well-liked that many countries claim to be its originator. Read more facts for National French Fry Day.

Sharks have been spotted in American waters in recent months. Here are 12 facts about the fish species, circumstances of attacks, population information and more.

Viral TikTok videos show that tackle boxes, an essential fishing accessory, can be used to store and transport food for snacking. Participants of the trend call it the "Snackle Box."

Do you know a weird lifestyle law in your state? It might be included in this roundup of 50 weird state laws that have existed in America, past and present.

Do you know of a weird law in your state? Read this unique roundup of 25 bizarre state laws in the U.S. that have existed in America, either in the past or today.

In honor of the new year, take a look at how life has changed in 50 years. From 1974 to 2024, here are some ways that America is different — from movies, songs, gas prices and more.

These 10 boy baby names and 10 girl baby names were most popular during the 1970s, according to baby name data published by the Social Security Administration. See if your name is listed.

America's most wanted toys have caused Black Friday mayhem, long lines of shoppers and now some serious nostalgia. Is your favorite Christmas toy on this list of classics?

Poinsettias have been a holiday staple in the U.S. for nearly 200 years, but do you know how to take care of these tropical Christmas flowers? Here are smart tips.

Here is the history behind Black Friday, which kicks off the holiday shopping season the day after Thanksgiving with sales on Christmas and other holiday gifts.

Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November each year. Here are unique facts about the holiday and its popular food staples. How much do you know about Turkey Day?

Travel around the Thanksgiving holiday is very popular. Some families even travel with food to bring to loved ones, especially in areas where cost of groceries are higher.

Thanksgiving inflation is here, but that doesn't mean you have to spend big bucks on your favorite holiday staples. Here are nine tips for smart hosting this season.

Daylight saving time happens two times a year and either adds or subtracts an hour. Here are 15 number-based Daylight saving time facts you should know in 2023.

Halloween celebrations may include Halloween costumes, trick-or-treating, candy and funny pranks. Here's a look at the history of the spooky holiday and how it reportedly got its start.

Halloween 2023 by the numbers: Here are 10 facts about Halloween's origins, modern-day observances and celebrations, which includes candy, costumes and jack-o'-lanterns.

Here's a list of bizarre homes — from properties themed after iconic TV shows and movies in pop culture to those with odd color choices, decor and architectural builds.

The Halloween Costume & Association shares which trends are likely to be popular this year for Halloween costume shoppers and why the shopping season was off to a slow start for 2023.

A charcuterie board built in West Palm Beach, Florida, has broken the record for the world's largest board. The selection of meats and cheeses weighed 769 pounds.

Apple AirTags are being used by parents who want to keep track of their children's whereabouts for safety reasons. The tech giant and some critics don't advise the method.

Challenge your attention to detail with this Halloween seek-and-find brain teaser, which has a panda hidden in a crowd of ghosts. Social media users say it's moderately difficult.

Warnings against tainted Halloween candy have been around for decades, but there's little to no evidence to substantiate the rumor. Here's how the myth might've gotten started.

Wildlife agencies and rehabilitation centers are warning the public that animals and insects can get trapped in a certain Halloween decoration and potentially die.