JCPenney stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday, the company told USA TODAY. Closing times for the stores will vary by location, so check with your local store for its specific hours.

While many already have their Christmas trees up, others are awaiting the day they cook the turkey and bake their family's favorite casserole.

Seems like every year, Black Friday gets a little earlier. Sure, people typically say that about Christmas. But who can think about Christmas at a time like this? There are deals to shop! We’re still over two weeks out from Black Friday proper (which falls on Friday,