Christmas News
Hope in Bethlehem as Christmas pilgrims return (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Calls for peace resonated in Bethlehem on Sunday as a lull in violence spurred the biggest influx of Christmas pilgrims for years to the town where Christians believe Jesus was born.
Calls for peace resonated in Bethlehem on Sunday as a lull in violence spurred the biggest influx of Christmas pilgrims for years to the town where Christians believe Jesus was born.
Bethlehem Hosts Huge Christmas Crowds (AP via Yahoo! News)
A steady stream of worshippers braved cold, rainy weather Sunday to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, where spirits were lifted by the largest turnout of foreign pilgrims in years.
A steady stream of worshippers braved cold, rainy weather Sunday to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, where spirits were lifted by the largest turnout of foreign pilgrims in years.
Snow On The Way For Christmas Day? (WRTV TheIndyChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
Snow is in the forecast for much of Indiana on Christmas Day.
Snow is in the forecast for much of Indiana on Christmas Day.
It's a Tradition: Area Families Have Special Ways to Spend Christmas Eve
By Keith Lawrence Messenger-Inquirer Owensboro Ky. Messenger-Inquirer Owensboro Ky. Dec. 24 Forget what the calendar says.
By Keith Lawrence Messenger-Inquirer Owensboro Ky. Messenger-Inquirer Owensboro Ky. Dec. 24 Forget what the calendar says.
Thousands fete wet Christmas in Bethlehem (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Thousands of pilgrims braved the pouring rain to celebrate Christmas in the birth place of Jesus Christ as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in the Holy Land appealed for peace.
Thousands of pilgrims braved the pouring rain to celebrate Christmas in the birth place of Jesus Christ as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in the Holy Land appealed for peace.
Queen offers somber Christmas message (USA Today)
Queen Elizabeth II delivered a somber Christmas message Sunday, remembering those who lost loved ones in last year's Asian tsunami and the transit bombings that shook London's security.
Queen Elizabeth II delivered a somber Christmas message Sunday, remembering those who lost loved ones in last year's Asian tsunami and the transit bombings that shook London's security.
Christmas in pioneer Utah a far cry from today
Volunteers dressed as pioneers sing Christmas carols near a fire at the park. Most families exchanged few if any presents during Utah's difficult early years.
Volunteers dressed as pioneers sing Christmas carols near a fire at the park. Most families exchanged few if any presents during Utah's difficult early years.
Christmas I Remember Best: Holiday means love even amid tragedy
Months before Christmas Susie and I started looking forward to sharing our first Christmas with our new little daughter. This we knew was going to be a most memorable and glorious Christmas.
Months before Christmas Susie and I started looking forward to sharing our first Christmas with our new little daughter. This we knew was going to be a most memorable and glorious Christmas.
Prince Charles's new wife celebrates first Christmas with royals (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Camilla, the new wife of Britain's Prince Charles, spent Christmas with the royal family for the first time, in what British media said was a sign of her acceptance into the fold.
Camilla, the new wife of Britain's Prince Charles, spent Christmas with the royal family for the first time, in what British media said was a sign of her acceptance into the fold.
Iraqi Family Marks Christmas in Baghdad (AP via Yahoo! News)
At first glance, it seemed like Christmas at Bassem Khedhr's home Sunday ? a green tree with flickering lights stood in the living room, everyone wore new clothes, and the women baked holiday pastries. But the hardships of daily life dampened the festivities.
At first glance, it seemed like Christmas at Bassem Khedhr's home Sunday ? a green tree with flickering lights stood in the living room, everyone wore new clothes, and the women baked holiday pastries. But the hardships of daily life dampened the festivities.
Ruckus Around the Christmas Tree as Usual
Faced with what appeared to be the emergence of a competing monotheism the Christian fathers countered with a Feast of the Nativity to be celebrated strategically on Dec. 25 in the very midst of the Roman revels.
Faced with what appeared to be the emergence of a competing monotheism the Christian fathers countered with a Feast of the Nativity to be celebrated strategically on Dec. 25 in the very midst of the Roman revels.
Charlotte's visit 'best present'"
The parents of severely disabled two-year-old Charlotte Wyatt have spoken of their joy about the prospect of her first Christmas visit home. Debbie and Darren Wyatt will be allowed to have Charlotte at their Portsmouth home unsupervised for two hours.
The parents of severely disabled two-year-old Charlotte Wyatt have spoken of their joy about the prospect of her first Christmas visit home. Debbie and Darren Wyatt will be allowed to have Charlotte at their Portsmouth home unsupervised for two hours.
On Christmas, Pope Prays for Mideast Peace (AP via Yahoo! News)
Pope Benedict XVI marked his first Christmas as pope Sunday, calling for the "signs of hope" in the Middle East to be confirmed by actions on the ground and urging peace in Darfur, Sudan, the Korean peninsula and elsewhere.
Pope Benedict XVI marked his first Christmas as pope Sunday, calling for the "signs of hope" in the Middle East to be confirmed by actions on the ground and urging peace in Darfur, Sudan, the Korean peninsula and elsewhere.
First Christmas for an old church (Daily Herald via Yahoo! News)
Antioch's Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church has been around 54 years, but it ushered in a new era for its Christmas services Saturday.
Antioch's Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church has been around 54 years, but it ushered in a new era for its Christmas services Saturday.
Christmas increasingly popular in China despite govt restrictions
Millions of people are celebrating Christmas in China as the holiday becomes increasingly popular both commercially and religiously despite government attempts to limit the spread of Christianity. State-approved churches in Beijing reported bigger crowds than previous years with many worshippers and others packed against the aisles or standing outside churches watching services on TV monitors.
Millions of people are celebrating Christmas in China as the holiday becomes increasingly popular both commercially and religiously despite government attempts to limit the spread of Christianity. State-approved churches in Beijing reported bigger crowds than previous years with many worshippers and others packed against the aisles or standing outside churches watching services on TV monitors.
Thousands Celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem (AP via Yahoo! News)
A steady stream of worshippers braved the cold and rain on Sunday to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, where spirits were lifted by the largest turnout of foreign pilgrims in years.
A steady stream of worshippers braved the cold and rain on Sunday to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, where spirits were lifted by the largest turnout of foreign pilgrims in years.
This year Christmas and Hanukkah share a day An unusual convergence of holidays blends Jewish and Christian traditions.
For Jodie and James Fry Christmas begins on the front lawn. So does Hanukkah. Outside their Weston home two lighted wreaths share attention with a "Happy Hanukkah" sign in blue lights.
For Jodie and James Fry Christmas begins on the front lawn. So does Hanukkah. Outside their Weston home two lighted wreaths share attention with a "Happy Hanukkah" sign in blue lights.
Pope calls for peace at first Christmas mass
Pope Benedict XVI has made an impassioned plea for peace in the Middle East celebrating the first Christmas mass of his pontificate as Christians around the world marked the birth of Jesus. "On this night when we look towards Bethlehem let us pray in a special way for the birthplace of our Redeemer and for the men and women who live and suffer there " Benedict said in his homily at the traditional midnight mass in ...
Pope Benedict XVI has made an impassioned plea for peace in the Middle East celebrating the first Christmas mass of his pontificate as Christians around the world marked the birth of Jesus. "On this night when we look towards Bethlehem let us pray in a special way for the birthplace of our Redeemer and for the men and women who live and suffer there " Benedict said in his homily at the traditional midnight mass in ...
mlive.com: NewsFlash - A look at Christmas events worldwide
AP) Christmas-related events around the world: _Bethlehem West Bank: Thousands of tourists and pilgrims gathered in Bethlehem Jesus' historic birthplace in festivities that capped the most peaceful year since the outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian fighting in September 2000. _Vatican City: Pope Benedict XVI offered a Christmas prayer for peace in the Holy Land and made a special mention of children including the unborn as he led his first midnight Mass in St.
AP) Christmas-related events around the world: _Bethlehem West Bank: Thousands of tourists and pilgrims gathered in Bethlehem Jesus' historic birthplace in festivities that capped the most peaceful year since the outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian fighting in September 2000. _Vatican City: Pope Benedict XVI offered a Christmas prayer for peace in the Holy Land and made a special mention of children including the unborn as he led his first midnight Mass in St.