Christmas
The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours
The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours The North Pole is moving, which affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours. The two North Poles – geographic (true north) and magnetic (used by compasses) – are not the same. The magnetic North Pole has been wandering around northern Canada […]
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From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill
From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill Christmas diplomacy refers to the use of the holiday season to foster peace and warm relations between nations through statements, efforts, and cultural practices. The tradition of Christmas diplomacy has deep roots in history, dating back to […]
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The Bible says little about Jesus’ childhood – but that didn’t stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy ‘rascal’
The Bible says little about Jesus’ childhood – but that didn’t stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy ‘rascal’ The Bible says little about Jesus’ childhood, but medieval Christians enjoyed tales of him as a holy “rascal” featuring an ox and ass watching over the newborn Jesus. The ox and ass motif […]
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Merry Jewish Christmas: How Chinese food and the movies became a time-honored tradition for American Jews
Merry Jewish Christmas: How Chinese food and the movies became a time-honored tradition for American Jews Chinese food has become a staple of many Jewish American traditions on Christmas Day, with some restaurants even offering kosher-style dishes to cater to observant Jews. Jewish Christmas traditions are not necessarily a sign of Americanization, but rather a […]
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What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with the red suit
What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with the red suit A study on professional Santas found that not everyone who wears the red suit fits the traditional image of Santa Claus. The researchers identified three types of professional Santas: prototypical (64%), semi-prototypical (23%), and nonprototypical (13%), with the latter group being […]
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Deck out your tree with ornaments of retro consoles, movie moments, and more
Deck out your tree with ornaments of retro consoles, movie moments, and more Hallmark has released a wide range of ornaments that cater to various interests, including retro consoles, movies, TV shows, and brands. The company offers ornaments such as a replica Xbox 360 console ornament, a VHS tape ornament, and a CRT monitor with […]
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