Christmas News
Chinese police stage Christmas raids on Christian churches (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Police in northwest China carried out several Christmas raids on "underground" churches, arresting 12 parish leaders and deliberately disrupting celebrations, a rights activist said.
Police in northwest China carried out several Christmas raids on "underground" churches, arresting 12 parish leaders and deliberately disrupting celebrations, a rights activist said.
Christmas Just Another Day for Inmate Moms?
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press Writer HAWKINSVILLE Ga. (AP) For inmate Chartisia Jackson Christmas came early and lasted only a few hours.
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press Writer HAWKINSVILLE Ga. (AP) For inmate Chartisia Jackson Christmas came early and lasted only a few hours.
"King Kong" roars at the Christmas weekend box office (AFP via Yahoo! News)
"King Kong" led at the box office for the Christmas weekend, attracting a new audience to the three-hour remake of a 1930s Hollywood classic, according to final figures.
"King Kong" led at the box office for the Christmas weekend, attracting a new audience to the three-hour remake of a 1930s Hollywood classic, according to final figures.
Friends and neighbors save Christmas for family hit by fire
Under the circumstances it seemed like the familys Christmas would be just as ruined as their modest ranch-style home. It really wasnt awful said Maria Broussard from her room at a local hotel where the couple stayed until Tuesday.
Under the circumstances it seemed like the familys Christmas would be just as ruined as their modest ranch-style home. It really wasnt awful said Maria Broussard from her room at a local hotel where the couple stayed until Tuesday.
Christmas Tree Blaze at Disneyland Hotel (Newsday)
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A 35-foot Christmas tree caught fire early Wednesday in the lobby of the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 guests, officials said.
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A 35-foot Christmas tree caught fire early Wednesday in the lobby of the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 guests, officials said.
A Lonely Christmas: ; New Orleans Residents Make Most of Holiday in Shattered City
NEW ORLEANS - The congregation of First Emmanuel Baptist Church drove from Baton Rouge Houston and other points far and wide on Christmas then walked past collapsed buildings and piles of storm wreckage to worship in their old church for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. "This means everything. We've come home " said Lila Southall the minister's wife.
NEW ORLEANS - The congregation of First Emmanuel Baptist Church drove from Baton Rouge Houston and other points far and wide on Christmas then walked past collapsed buildings and piles of storm wreckage to worship in their old church for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. "This means everything. We've come home " said Lila Southall the minister's wife.
Its ho ho ho to banks for eateries hotels shops
IT has been a very merry Christmas for retailers and hotels this year. Many outlets are reporting above average figures for the season.
IT has been a very merry Christmas for retailers and hotels this year. Many outlets are reporting above average figures for the season.
Kirby: Christmas leaves me punch-drunk
Article Last Updated: 12/27/2005 11:59:28 PM The deed is done. Christmas 2005 is officially just a memory.
Article Last Updated: 12/27/2005 11:59:28 PM The deed is done. Christmas 2005 is officially just a memory.
Brazil prisoners end Christmas riot, free hostages (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Prisoners ended a rebellion on Wednesday in a remote Urso Branco prison in Brazil's Amazon and released unharmed nearly 200 visitors that they had taken hostage on Christmas Day, officials said.
Prisoners ended a rebellion on Wednesday in a remote Urso Branco prison in Brazil's Amazon and released unharmed nearly 200 visitors that they had taken hostage on Christmas Day, officials said.
Christmas Grinch Steals Only Gift (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
A grinch really did steal Christmas for a man from Eliot, Maine.
A grinch really did steal Christmas for a man from Eliot, Maine.
Christmas at the Old Stone House (Salisbury Post)
Christmas at the Old Stone House is appealing in its simplicity: tours of the 1766 home of Michael Braun; tastings of vinegar chicken and potato soup; games like children of the era used to play.
Christmas at the Old Stone House is appealing in its simplicity: tours of the 1766 home of Michael Braun; tastings of vinegar chicken and potato soup; games like children of the era used to play.
Text messages delayed by Christmas surge (ZDNet UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
After a boom in texts at Christmas, mobile phone operators are preparing themselves for another record day as the New Year approaches
After a boom in texts at Christmas, mobile phone operators are preparing themselves for another record day as the New Year approaches
Christmas trees offer defense against bird flu (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A Canadian drug maker has found a use for some 500,000 discarded Christmas trees, announcing plans to extract a key ingredient in the manufacture of avian influenza antiviral drugs from their needles.
A Canadian drug maker has found a use for some 500,000 discarded Christmas trees, announcing plans to extract a key ingredient in the manufacture of avian influenza antiviral drugs from their needles.
Archbishop Wishes Civility This Christmas?
By HEATHER GREENFIELD Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) In a year when stores and politicians are wishing people "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas " the Archbishop of Washington is calling on people to celebrate Christmas without creating battle lines. The use of the word "Christmas" _ or lack of it _ has become a hot issue.
By HEATHER GREENFIELD Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) In a year when stores and politicians are wishing people "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas " the Archbishop of Washington is calling on people to celebrate Christmas without creating battle lines. The use of the word "Christmas" _ or lack of it _ has become a hot issue.
Music News & Reviews: Electric TSO amplifies Christmas
an the yuletide spirit be resurrected two days after Christmas? The members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra apparently thought so. Blending a bizarre combination of Andrew Lloyd Webber grandiosity and Judas Priest-styled metal with a heavy helping of traditional Christmas carols the enormous rock opera spectacle attempted to glean whatever dregs of residual holiday cheer remained from the 10 000 crowding into the TD Banknorth Garden last night.
an the yuletide spirit be resurrected two days after Christmas? The members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra apparently thought so. Blending a bizarre combination of Andrew Lloyd Webber grandiosity and Judas Priest-styled metal with a heavy helping of traditional Christmas carols the enormous rock opera spectacle attempted to glean whatever dregs of residual holiday cheer remained from the 10 000 crowding into the TD Banknorth Garden last night.
Blue Christmas got ya? (CentralOhio.com)
BUCYRUS -- Feeling a bit down this week? It's not unusual and you're not alone. With the end of the holiday season nearing, many suffer from "post-Christmas blues."
BUCYRUS -- Feeling a bit down this week? It's not unusual and you're not alone. With the end of the holiday season nearing, many suffer from "post-Christmas blues."
Retailers thrilled with Christmas sales
Red Deer retailers say theyve had a bumper Christmas season. Fantastic said Tyler Dennis general manager of Best Buys Red Deer store summing up the Christmas sales period in one word.
Red Deer retailers say theyve had a bumper Christmas season. Fantastic said Tyler Dennis general manager of Best Buys Red Deer store summing up the Christmas sales period in one word.
A war on Christmas clarified
Posted on Wed Dec. 28 2005 Consider this a clarification for readers confused by my column "A war on Christmas?" I realize many of you are eager to put the whole Christmas vs. holidays controversy behind you.
Posted on Wed Dec. 28 2005 Consider this a clarification for readers confused by my column "A war on Christmas?" I realize many of you are eager to put the whole Christmas vs. holidays controversy behind you.
Sales rise in week before Christmas (CNN Money)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sales at chain stores rose in the week before Christmas, retailers said Wednesday, with last-minute shoppers and the late Hanukkah holiday boosting the bottom line.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sales at chain stores rose in the week before Christmas, retailers said Wednesday, with last-minute shoppers and the late Hanukkah holiday boosting the bottom line.