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Discovering the Joys of Christmas Ornaments in a Blended Family
After I met my husband, I realized there was a whole little world inside these ornaments.The New York Times - 1d -
Andrew Solomon on Collecting Christmas Gnomes
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 2d -
Joy and Celebrations in Seoul for Protesters as Yoon Is Impeached
“Long live South Korea!” demonstrators chanted, describing a wave of relief after days of anger over the president’s surprise declaration of martial law.The New York Times - 2d -
Joy in Syria after Assad's fall but also fears that Islamist victors will rule as al Qaeda 2.0
There is celebrating in the streets of Damascus after dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow, while crowds poured into Sednaya prison, where political prisoners were held. But although the ...CBS News - 1d -
The Uplift: Christmas love
A veteran decorates his Indianola, Iowa, neighborhood for Christmas. It's a labor of love he does for his wife of 53 years, who has Alzheimer's. Plus, more heartwarming stories.CBS News - 2d -
Giving is good for everyone . . . and not just at Christmas
Charitable donations have declined in recent yearsFinancial Times - 3d -
Assad’s fall brings joy and the call of home
Exiled journalist Asser Khattab on what the news from Syria means to its diasporaFinancial Times - 3d -
The race to make the greatest Christmas ad
How British retailers became obsessed with winning the nation’s heartsFinancial Times - 3d -
Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom
In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.The New York Times - 3d -
Tips to writing a Christmas TV movie, including no villains and keeping it Christmas-y
Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to followABC News - 3d -
Bringing hope and joy: superheroes for children with cancer in Kosovo
As the year draws to a close, a remarkable initiative involving “superheroes” clad in unique costumes brings unexpected joy — not only to the sick children but also, perhaps even more deeply, to ...ABC News - 3d -
Bringing hope and joy: superheroes for children with cancer in Kosovo
As the year draws to a close, a remarkable initiative involving “superheroes” clad in unique costumes brings unexpected joy — not only to the sick children but also, perhaps even more deeply, to ...ABC News - 3d -
Greece's only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling
Specially trained miniature horses visit hospital wards and residential care homes in the Greek capital, providing pet therapy to sick and disabled children and adultsABC News - 3d -
Greece's only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling
Specially trained miniature horses visit hospital wards and residential care homes in the Greek capital, providing pet therapy to sick and disabled children and adultsABC News - 3d -
'Hanukkah on the Rocks' offers Hallmark's usual holiday joy but with a menorah
Hallmark's rare Jewish-themed film is a pleasant, frictionless story from screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe, who also wrote 'Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.'Los Angeles Times - 3d -
What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?
How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?BBC News - 4d -
Childish Literature — reflections on the joys and fears of parenting
Alejandro Zambra explores the ups and downs of fatherhood in this collection of essays, poems and storiesFinancial Times - 4d -
In her post-tour era: Taylor Swift spotted spreading joy at Kansas City children's hospital
Days after she wrapped her Eras Tour in Vancouver, Taylor Swift spent time at a Kansas City children's hospital, visiting with young patients and hospital staff.NBC News - 4d -
‘We won’t stop until we find them all’: joy gives way to grief as Syria buries its dead
As thousands took to the streets of Damascus for the funeral of Mazen al-Hamadah, a victim of Assad’s brutal regime, the search for Syria’s disappeared continues. The streets of Damascus have been ...The Guardian - 4d -
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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Broadway star Maleah Joi Moon enjoys a 'cupcake' of a year
As a young woman, Maleah Joi Moon used to join the crowds outside Broadway stage doors after shows to cheer the starsABC News - 5d -
Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom
UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surgeFinancial Times - 5d -
Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas
The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81
As a writer, she tackled race, gender, sex, politics and love. She was also a public intellectual who appeared on television and toured the country.The New York Times - 6d -
Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons
Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families. Syria live – latest updates As Syrian rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Syrians in Lebanon Start to Head Home, With Both Joy and Worry
Thousands who fled during the country’s civil war celebrated the toppling of the Assad government — and their long-awaited return home — at the Syria-Lebanon border crossing.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
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The best books to give as gifts this Christmas
From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
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King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card
This is their third Christmas card selection since Charles became King.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
‘He has come out an old man’: joy and grief as loved ones released from Assad prisons
Family members describe renewed hopes after decades-long searches for political detainees in ‘Kingdom of Silence’. Moammar Ali has been searching for his older brother for 39 years.. In 1986, ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Big penguin adorns village phone box for Christmas
It has become an annual tradition to decorate an old phone box in the Fenland village.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Christmas events cancelled as NI braced for Storm Darragh
Belfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
‘It’s got everything you want, plus dragons’: Brandon Sanderson on the joy of writing fantasy
The hugely popular author reveals his excitement at the release of his latest Stormlight saga, how he extracted himself from Amazon and why JK Rowling should have stuck to novels. It’s 1pm in ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific
Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
13+ impractical gifts to spark joy
We rounded up the best impractical yet gratifying gifts, including fun desk accessories and eclectic home decor.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Justin Welby to miss Christmas services before quitting
The leader of the Church of England announced in November that he would resign over the Church's handling of an abuse scandal.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Biden’s Christmas present for Trump: Sticky inflation
President Biden's big-spending ways have ensured that the nation's initial progress in inflation reduction is flattening out, keeping inflation rates higher than Federal Reserve Bank officials prefer.The Hill - Dec. 3
