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Christmas traditions worldwide

Christmas traditions around the world are diverse, but share key traits that often involve themes of light, evergreens and hope. Probably the most celebrated holiday...

History of Christmas

Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people...

The origin story of Santa Claus

Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly...

Owl “poses” as Christmas tree star after entering home (VIDEO)

A family in Virginia, USA, had an unexpected visitor during the Christmas season. A wild barred owl flew into their home through the chimney, according...

ON THIS DAY: Franz Xaver Gruber composes “Silent Night” (1818)

On 24 December 1818, Austrian composer Franz Xaver Gruber created one of the most enduring and beloved Christmas carols of all time, "Silent Night"...

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ON THIS DAY: Avengers Endgame release (2019)

Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame premiered internationally on April 25,...

Lebanon: Four killed in Israeli strikes in the south

Four people were killed today in Israeli attacks in...

Mexico: Mother-in-law kills daughter-in-law, tells son “you are mine”

A 27-year-old former beauty queen, Carolina Flores Gómez, who...

Akrotiri: Motorcyclist killed after collision with vehicle, driver arrested

At 13:39 on April 25, British Bases Police in...
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