In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and Santa Claus. Even the "comfort and joy" heralded is more about general feelings of ...

Christians around the world celebrate Dec. 25 as the birth of Jesus. But as many gather to exchange gifts, sing carols and marvel at Nativity scenes and Christmas trees, the story behind Jesus' ...

DRUGS ARE FACTORS IN THE CRASH. FOR MANY, TODAY IS ABOUT CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST AND THE RENEWED JOURNEY OF THEIR FAITH. HUNDREDS OF SACRAMENTO CATHOLICS WORSHIP AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE ...

A couple of Christmas observations: REAL JESUS – I think the nativity set’s stable that my mother put out every December for decades was made of sturdy cardboard, and the animals, shepherds, Wise Men, ...

Premiering Nov. 10, 2017, the film The Star tells the story of the first Christmas through the eyes of the animals who witnessed it. “It gives an ‘animals’-eye view’ of the first Christmas in a way ...

A few people gather outside St. Peter's Square during the Christmas Eve Mass celebrated by Pope Francis at the Vatican December. 24. The Mass was not open to the general public and began at 7:30 p.m.

Nearly one in three Americans, including many with no little children at home and those with no religious identity, say they pretend Santa will visit their house on Christmas Eve. Overall, 31 percent ...

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(RNS) Most Americans believe Jesus was born of a virgin, and nearly one in three also pretend Santa will visit their house on Christmas Eve, according to a new survey of Christmas season beliefs and ...