Discover 10 surprising facts about Christmas, from its origins and traditions to global celebrations, hidden history, and fascinating stories that make the festival truly special worldwide.

There is at present a stand-off between Santa Claus and the baby Jesus. I refer to the Quebec government’s secularism ...

Pope Leo’s replacements for Cardinals Timothy Dolan and Vincent Nichols signal his preference for pastoral competence and quiet effectiveness over media savviness and ecclesiastical grandeur, servants ...

English, the prison’s warden, said he declined detainees a few times as operations with ICE were ramping up in October. But ...

Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Dec. 18 ...

In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

A live celebration of the First Mass of the Nativity with carols, readings and the traditional blessing of the crib. Led by the Rt Rev Monsignor Canon Harkness. Show more A live celebration of the ...

Family and friends will gather in February in memory of Bobbie Daquiz, and are sharing this remembrance with the community now: Azucena (“Bobbie”) Bagasan Daquiz 1931-2025 Days following her 94th ...

Palestinians in Gaza are slowly bringing back Christmas celebrations after more than two years of war. The Holy Family Church in Gaza City gathered this week to decorate the church.

Christmas Mass in Italian: at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Road, Media, on Saturday Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., a ...

The Archdiocese of Boston celebrated a novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe headlined by Archbishop Richard G. Henning from Dec. 4 to 12, in preparation for the 500th anniversary of her appa ...

Christmas is marked each year by millions of people across the world. For many, it is a time linked with faith, family and ...