Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station. … [Read more...] about How the holidays are being celebrated around the globe
Archives for December 2024
In show of unity, 4 Texas pastors swap congregations
In Midland, Texas, four pastors from different denominations decided to exchange pulpits for one day in order to deliver a message about tolerance and acceptance to their congregations and the community. Jason Allen has more. … [Read more...] about In show of unity, 4 Texas pastors swap congregations
Community Shootaround: Christmas Day Games
Merry Christmas from the Hoops Rumors staff! As usual, the NBA has a five-game slate on tap for Christmas Day, with many of the league’s top teams and biggest stars in action on December 25. Here’s today’s schedule: 11:00 am CT: San Antonio Spurs (15-14) at New York Knicks (19-10) 1:30 pm CT: Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) at Dallas Mavericks (19-10) 4:00 pm CT: Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Christmas Day Games
Atlanta academy teaches students the art of playing Santa
Twice a year, between 100 and 150 student Santas and Mrs. Clauses from as far away as Europe enroll at the Northern Lights Santa Academy in Atlanta for a three-day boot camp where they will learn to become professional Christmas entertainers. Skyler Henry has details. … [Read more...] about Atlanta academy teaches students the art of playing Santa
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church’s Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration. … [Read more...] about Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church’s Holy Year