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Just after midnight on Christmas morning, the majority of German troops engaged in World War I cease firing their guns and artillery and commence to sing Christmas carols. At certain
Read moreSoon after the time when John the Baptist was born, Joseph the carpenter of Nazareth had a dream. In his dream he saw an angel from the Lord standing beside
Read moreThe white base color of the candy cane symbolizes Jesus’ purity; the red stripes symbolize Jesus’ blood when he died on the cross; and the J shape was chosen to
Read moreEver spotted a pickle-shaped ornament in a Christmas tree? Lucky you! At first glance, a glass pickle suspended among the usual red and green baubles and silver and gold tinsel
Read moreChristmas traditions focus on several different aspects of family and spiritual life. While many stories are shared around Christmastime, perhaps none bears more significance than the origin of the Christmas
Read moreFrom wrapping gifts to standing in long lines and shoveling sidewalks, the stress of the holidays can not only take a toll on the psyche, but may also result in
Read moreEach year, the holiday season is loaded with frustrated shoppers who have little or no idea about what to get for a loved one. One gift that fits all and
Read moreThe holiday season is a joyful time of year. But the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day also tend to be very wasteful. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates
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