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Former Midland Mayor Jerry Morales is set to read bible stories to children at Mary's Christian & Gift Store, according to a ...

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Bharatanatyam artist Zahir Hussain donates a ruby crown adorned with 600 diamonds to the Srirangam Ranganathar temple in ...

Find out the ancient roots and historical origins of Christmas, blending Christian traditions with pre-Christian customs.

Several Globe Santa letters this holiday season captured the experiences of Muslim refugees hoping to adopt Christmas as an ...

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Derrick Feldt, a 49ers fan who has beaten cancer twice, caught the attention of San Francisco star Christian McCaffrey before the Week 13 game in Buffalo and received a special gift.

There's nothing chicer than Dior's iconic 'Toile de Jouy' print and this 100 per cent cotton throw pillow is the epitome of ...

It’s the time of year we do more gatherings, more cooking, more eating, and more gift-giving! Consumer Reports tests and evaluates all sorts of kitchen gear.

Uncover the meanings of Christmas icons like stars, stockings, trees, and mistletoe. Explore their traditions and origins.

Seventeen years after the former Hindu kingdom became a secular state, Christians have a pathway to legal recognition.