Oregon Christmas trees can get a second life as habitat for salmon

20 years later, Waveland’s letters to Santa tell stories of recovery from Hurricane Katrina

It's Christmastime —– and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming
The hidden history of 'White Christmas'
Our picks for the worst Christmas movie ever
Are we in a recession? Maybe professional Santas can tell us
‘Living’ Christmas trees? Some people are choosing evergreens they can replant after the holidays.

The Grinch Meal that's making McDonald's customers spiral (adults and kids alike)

Trump ramps up affordability push, telling fretful Americans that inflation is ‘almost at the sweet spot’
Bessent says 'dividend' checks would need Congress vote; Trump shrinks tariffs on beef, coffee
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
Oregon argues against Trump tariffs in case before US Supreme Court
Supreme Court enters the lion's den on Trump tariffs
Supreme Court put Trump tariffs on a high-fire grill, in bipartisan scrutiny
Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump's tariff arguments
Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs
How Trump's new tariff rate on China will impact consumers
Trump rates meeting with China's Xi 12 out of 10, lowers tariffs
Trump says he's confident of a deal ahead of Xi meeting
Trump throws China assumptions in air as he meets 'brilliant' Xi
US and China have reached a framework agreement on trade ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. Here’s what we know
America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.
US Senate passes bill with Republican support to block Trump tariffs on Brazil
‘We want to get coffee down a little bit’: Soaring caffeine prices have Trump's attention

Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile
Pope names 21 new cardinals, increasing pool who will one day elect his successor
Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms in Christmas address

How these suburban moms in Ukraine manage grief by training to down Russian drones
In a workforce transformed by war, Ukrainian women are now working in coal mines
Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture
Inside a secret Ukrainian drone command post, where Russian soldiers are seen as prey
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day

The season of Christmas songs is here. Will the classics make room for anything new?

Churches are making room for grief and loss at Christmas

People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse
An 'exvangelical' on loving, leaving and reporting on the culture of Christianity
Christian nationalism's support is strongest in rural, conservative states
What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?
Mike Johnson Compares Himself to Moses at Christian Nationalist Gala

Breaking with tradition, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 this year

Pope calls for end to Gaza war as world celebrates Christmas
Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and 'futile logic of war' this Christmas
'A solid step forward' — LGBTQ+ Catholics react to same-sex blessing declaration
Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage
Pope cancels trip to U.N. climate conference on doctors' orders after getting the flu

The war in Gaza is a big story on campus. These student reporters aren't shying away
Despite backlash, Masha Gessen says comparing Gaza to a Nazi-era ghetto is necessary
An inside account of delivering aid to Gaza: 'Each time it's getting more desperate'
Gaza war is world's 'moral failure', Red Cross chief says
Germany pledged 'never again.' Here's how it's grappling with Israel's bombing of Gaza
There's no Christmas in Bethlehem this year. With war in Gaza, festivities are off

You've heard of Santa, maybe even Krampus, but what about the child-eating Yule Cat?
For more eco-friendly holiday wrapping, some turn to the Japanese art of furoshiki
Internet decor legends redefine the Christmas tree
When do children stop believing in Santa Claus?
Unique ways Americans celebrate the holidays, from skiing Santas to Festivus feats
'Christmas tree syndrome' is real. Here's how to avoid it this holiday season.
Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now

Spain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' starts dishing out millions of dollars in prizes

Outdoor ice skating rink, 'Woodsy Winter Village' to open in downtown Portland in December
Portland Winter Ice Rink looking for help through holiday season
Amazon's Winter Wonderland transforms its campus into an immersive holiday experience
Pittock Mansion tranformed in a 'Winter Wonderland'

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