Walmart is keeping its Black Friday 2009 ad a big secret but there are plenty of pre-Black Friday deals being offered both online and in Walmart stores in the weeks leading up to the day after Thanksgiving shopping extravaganza.

The holiday season in New York City starts with Santa's arrival at the conclusion of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade starts a festive time in New York City until it ends as ball drops in Times Square, ringing the the arrival of the New Year, 2010.

Martha Stewart has a knack for decorating, and her free Thanksgiving crafts fit the bill. From free turkey templates for centerpieces, to free clip art for place cards, Martha Stewart.com has everything you need for a beautiful Thanksgiving table. Just click, print, color and cut.

Found your Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters yet? No one else can either. The hottest Christmas toy of 2009 is out of stock nearly everywhere. Walmart, Toys"R"Us and Target advertise them, but don't have them available. You can't even order them online from these retailers. So, what's a parent to do?

Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, food52 food writers, shared two Thanksgiving stuffings for the holiday turkey on The Today Show set. Vegetarian Challah, Mushroom and Celery Stuffing, and Ciabatta Stuffing with Chorizo, Sweet Potato and Mushrooms, were made and enjoyed with the crew of the popular morning show. Free printable stuffing recipes can be found online.

Martha Stewart just released her 2009 Thanksgiving Dessert recipe list. With favorites like Pumpkin Cheesecake, Thanksgiving Cupcakes, Chocolate Ganache Tart, Classic Pumpkin Pie and Caramel Apple Bread Pudding, it's no wonder Martha is so popular with the dessert crowd. A quick look at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and you'll know that you're in the right place for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season.

Veterans Day 2009 in New York City started out with Michael Bloomberg hosting a special breakfast for the 90th Veterans Day Parade, billed as the nation's largest. A military group that also had attended the Fort Hood memorial service on Tuesday were present at the Veterans Day breakfast. The Veterans Day Parade in NYC is an annual event honoring all men and women in uniform, past and present.

Looking for ways to teach what Veterans Day is all about? Free Veterans Day crafts, lesson plans and Veterans Day worksheets can be printed off, with detailed instructions on How To Fold a US Flag, Respecting the Flag, and The Pledge of Allegiance. The Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide is a great teaching tool for homeschoolers, teachers, adults and children.

Looking for a kid-friendly ski resort in Vermont? Smugglers' Notch guarantees you'll love their family-friendly ski area. Ski, snowboard, cross country skiing lessons, and fun and games are provided while parents are enjoying their own lessons and après-ski activities. Family packages are available for all levels and price ranges.

Originally slated as a documentary special in May 2009, “The Jacksons” has now been renamed as “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” and will be a reality series mini-series on the A&E network. The first of six episodes will be aired December 13.

The Food Network's popular show, Iron Chef of America, will air a special show in January,2010 with Michelle Obama announcing the "secret ingredient" to the chefs before the competition. White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford and celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse are all featured in the upcoming Iron Chef with the first lady.