3 hours ago How did Christmas Tree Shops get its iconic thatched roof and windmill?

Christmas Tree Shops was the “It-girl” of bargain stores. Here's why its legacy endures across New England. The post How did Christmas Tree Shops get its iconic thatched roof and windmill? appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Latvia claims to have displayed the world's first Christmas tree in 1510 adorned with artificial roses

Latvia claims to hold the title of the world's first Christmas tree, as does Estonia. Several sources cite that the first written record of a Christmas tree belongs to Latvia.

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3 hours ago Just in time for Christmas, husband receives miraculous 'Godwink': 'Completely healed'

A Texas couple received a stunning surprise just ahead of Christmas one year when the husband was diagnosed with heart failure. There were still more surprises in store for the family.

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5 hours ago Best things to do Christmas week in Los Angeles and Southern California: December 23

Best things to do Christmas week in Los Angeles and Southern California: December 23 - 26  LAist

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5 hours ago ‘50s horror icon pranked wife with Christmas gift she hated every year

Horror icon Vincent Price was a big fan of Christmas who loved to give his wife the same joke gift that she hated every year, his daughter says.

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6 hours ago The fun — and confusion — of celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same date

Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.

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7 hours ago Exclusive — Cyprus President Appoints ‘Special Representative’ for Religious Freedoms to Protect Christians, Other Minorities in Middle East

The president of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides told Breitbart News exclusively on Sunday that he is appointing a new “Special Representative” of his government for religious freedoms to focus on protecting Christians and other religious minorities throughout the Middle East. The post Exclusive — Cyprus President Appoints ‘Special Representative’ for Religious Freedoms to Protect Christians, Other Minorities in Middle East appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago Tamales at Christmas are 'cherished' food among Mexican Americans, symbolize 'warmth and generosity'

Throughout Mexican American communities, one food is a constant at Christmastime: tamales. Here's why that is, plus a recipe for a tamale casserole.

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8 hours ago The Reddit community revives the holiday spirit after popular Secret Santa events end

Swapping presents with strangers on the internet is a favorite pastime for many Reddit users. After two popular holiday gift exchanges ended, bereft merrymakers are set on keeping the tradition going.

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