EAST WEYMOUTH, Mass. -- The new year has begun, but the East Weymouth Congregational Church has an answer for those who can't let go of Christmas just yet. In...
SOUTHAMPTON, England -- A Hampshire family of four spending Christmas in Paris were left without clothes and presents when their suitcase was sent to...
There's nothing more annoying than to find my name attached to a story that has misinformation. The story below, by Kremena Krumova in the Epoch Times, claims...
MANILA, Philippines -- A vital government agency has banned its employees from greeting people "Merry Christmas" because of an unintended meaning. The...
FAYSTON, Vermont --– It's a Christmas time tradition dating to 1900, and it has nothing to do with Jesus or Santa. It's literally for the birds. In the...
When Christmas merchandise begins to fill store shelves, Hanukkah decorations aren't too far behind. The two holidays seem to be intertwined, although Hanukkah...
By Marie Beth Jones A popular Christmas song tells us this is the "hap-hap-happiest time of the year," and for many of us, it is. Of course, that is not always...
NEW IBERIA, LA --- For the first time in 50 years, the Iberia Parish Knights of Columbus tried something new this year for its annual live enactment of the...
There's a Christmas to suit everyone, it just depends where you look, writes Christina Pfeiffer. Exchanging gifts and sharing lunch with family are common...
Europe's markets From Brussels to Bucharest, cities have at least one market. Fairy lights, decorations and backdrops of old cobblestone town centres seem to...
Bethlehem and Rome Thousands of people from around the world gather in Bethlehem's Manger Square, the biblical birthplace of Jesus. In 2000, Bethlehem was a...
Medieval fairs and historic hotels Traditions such as kissing beneath the mistletoe and singing carols have their origins in medieval times, so those who love...
US theme parks Theme parks across the US are abuzz with festivities. From small amusement parks to the juggernauts of California and Florida, Santa and the...
Canada's resorts Sleigh rides through a snowy wonderland, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Santa sloshing through the snow. With picture-book backdrops...
Germany's table The aromas of roasted almonds, chestnuts, gingerbread, smoked sausages and gluhwein waft through the crisp winter air. With a tradition of...
MADRID --- Here in Spain, nothing heralds the approach of the Christmas season like the stacks of turrón that spring up, seemingly overnight, in supermarket...
Malta International Airport CEO Julian Jaeger and Air Malta CEO Joe Cappello yesterday welcomed the Light of Peace from Bethlehem, which arrived with the Air...
ZAGREB, CROATIA – Straight from Vienna Cathedral, the Bethlehem light arrived in Zagreb`s City Department for Education, Culture and Sports. It was brought...
Prepare to groan. Voted Britain's worst Christmas cracker joke from Christmas last year was: what is Santa's favourite pizza? One that is deep pan, crisp and...
December 25, 2008 (Rome, Bethlehem, Lima) --- People are celebrating Christmas today and there are reports of merry-making from across the world. At the...
HEILIGENKREUZ, Austria ——— Working to reach No. 1 on the charts? Try praying. That's how the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey found fame. Their compilation...
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Holiday themes came to life in Brazil, where thousands of people gathered along Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach to watch the city's...
BIRMINGHAM, U.K. --- THE Frankfurt Christmas Market put the shutters up on its stalls after a record number of visitors. Nearly three million visited the UK's...
Christmas in the southern hemisphere "Esos son días de mucho comercio" ("These are big shopping days"), my taxi driver in Mendoza, Argentina, told me on the...
Are you getting your home blessed next week? You can read about the tradition at http://www.iarelative.com/xmas/40874.htm I hope someone posts a YouTube video...
BUENOS AIRES -- At least 111 people were treated at hospitals across Argentina for fireworks and other injuries suffered in Christmas celebrations, doctors and...
BLENHEIM, New Zealand --- The night before Christmas, The Marlborough Express journalists talk to Blenheim residents who hail from around the world about...
On the ground floor of one of Reykjavik's gleaming office buildings, a well-dressed crowd shuffles and waits. Tinny Christmas songs blare from a small hi-fi by...
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