A year ago, a Jewish friend called me and asked, “Are you getting a Christmas tree?” “Yes!” I said, thrilled. It had been up ...
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Advent and Christmas traditions

The time before Christmas is called Advent, meaning 'coming' or 'waiting' in the language of the church. It is the first four weeks of the church year, in many ways with similarities to Ramadan before ...
I always say you know it’s Christmas in Sydney when David Jones on Elizabeth Street unveils its Christmas window displays.
In Nigeria, Christmas is a significant event, with many people attending church services, visiting loved ones, and enjoying local delicacies like jollof rice, roasted chicken, and fruit salad. It’s a ...
EXCLUSIVE: King Charles has been undergoing treatment for cancer this year, but a source has suggested there's one holiday ...
Holidaymakers will find many nativity scenes in dedicated areas around the city, as it is a huge part of the Spanish ...
Nicknamed 'the City of a Hundred Spires', the cobbled streets of Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square are the perfect ...
In contrast to the ever-growing trend of holiday secularism, the City of Vaughan has commemorated a large, unapologetic Nativity scene in the heart of its City Hall, with Mayor Steven Del Duca and ...
My intention in declaring a no-gift Christmas was to teach our children what it felt like to be in need. But banning gifts at ...
Families and friends of students filled the auditorium at Lighthouse Christian School on Monday evening for a Christmas concert that blended music, storytelling, and the spirit of community. The event ...
Garrett began as Santa but switched to Buddy the Elf after realizing he enjoyed the role more. — His Buddy debut came on Dec. 7, 2013, after walking in a parade. — Garrett regularly appears at Weaver ...