Jerusalem is getting ready for Christmas. The Jerusalem Municipality distributed approximately 350 Christmas trees to residents free of charge on Thursday. Residents gathered at the New Gate in the Old City to ...
Read More »From ringing bells to eating grapes, nations enjoy wide range of New Year’s traditions
Watching the ball drop at Times Square in New York City, whether live or on television, is a New Year’s Eve tradition for million of Americans. “Time” magazine looked at several unusual ...
Read More »Israel’s Ambassador speaks at Truman Presidential Library
Speaking at the Truman Presidential Library May 11, Michael Herzog, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, shared the crucial role the 33rd president played in the formation of modern-day Israel. “I think ...
Read More »Kansas, Missouri brace for major winter storm
Kansas and Missouri are set to begin the New Year with a winter storm bringing ice and up to a foot of snow. Across the Kansas City 12-country region, the storm will ...
Read More »How to celebrate Christmas with those of other faiths or no faith
The Christmas season can be stressful for many as they gather with family members who may be unbelievers or followers of other faiths. Polls show that a majority of atheists celebrate the ...
Read More »How do Christian-Jewish families navigate the Christmas tree?
Traditionally, for Christian-Jewish families – or at least in writing about them – the month of December is referred to as a “dilemma.” This time of year brings discussion about whether to celebrate Christmas, ...
Read More »The history of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations in Kansas City
Thanksgiving and Christmas around the area are celebrated in a uniqueness that can only be Kansas City. New York has the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Parade is in ...
Read More »Kansas City area offers numerous events for July 4 weekend
Dry weather is in the forecast for the July 4 weekend, and a number of activities are on tap for the Kansas City region. Visit KC offers several suggestions. Look to the ...
Read More »Submissions sought for Missouri Bicentennial time capsule
The Missouri Bicentennial time capsule is seeking submissions from clubs, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and government agencies to commemorate the state’s bicentennial this year. The deadline to submit to the time ...
Read More »Gov. Parson inauguration will tie into Missouri bicentennial
Gov. Mike Parson intends to commemorate the beginning of Missouri’s bicentennial year when he takes the oath of office in January. “There’s a lot of focus around celebrating the state’s rich heritage ...
Read More »America to see most patriotic July 4th parade ever
America will see an Independence Day parade and celebration unlike any in recent memory. President Donald Trump is increasing efforts to acknowledge the military branches which are responsible for the freedoms the ...
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