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World
Bethlehem Nativity Encounter Shows Muslims True Christmas Meaning
As pilgrims from around the world flock to Bethlehem for Christmas and the Eastern Orthodox celebration on January 6, a…
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Life, Adoption & Fostering Annual Guide
Sweet Caroline’s Favorite Childhood Christmas Memory
Every Christmas, Caroline tells her favorite childhood Christmas memory. To fully appreciate Caroline’s delight in sharing this Christmas divine, we…
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Faith
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
Christians the world over celebrate Christmas with various traditions, and different cultures celebrate different ways. But why do we celebrate,…
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Faith
Hanukkah: Why It Should Matter to Christians
Hanukkah, which will be observed December 14 -22 this year, is not just a Jewish celebration. It also carries profound…
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Lifestyles
Christmas Giving Rises as Most Protestants Boost Donations
More than 80 percent of Protestant churchgoers increase giving to help others during the Christmas season, a new study from…
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Faith
Finding faith in “The Nutcracker,” a Christmas classic
The popularity of the ballet “The Nutcracker” skyrockets during Advent and the Christmas season because of its pageantry, dancing, and…
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Persecuted Church
Christmas Danger: Christian Persecution Rises in Hostile Nations
Although Christmas is a joyous time for American Christians, it can be perilous for believers in some hostile nations. “History…
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Church & Ministry
Christmas Critter Campaign Lifts Families from Poverty with Livestock
Animals are a central part of most Nativity scenes. Many people also are “giving” livestock to help those in poverty…
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Topeka News
49 Years of The Nutcracker: Ballet Midwest’s Christmas Tradition
Every December, Ballet Midwest brings to life a holiday tradition in Topeka that spans generations: The Nutcracker. For 49 years,…
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Entertainment
Silver Dollar City’s Old Time Christmas Still Inspires
There’s a moment at Silver Dollar City when the whole place seems to exhale. It usually happens right after dusk,…
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