28 h. ago Church sparks controversy with empty Nativity scene and ICE enforcement message: 'Politicizing Christmas'

A Massachusetts Catholic church sparked controversy with a Nativity scene featuring a missing Holy Family and an "ICE was here" sign, drawing criticism from community members.

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47 h. ago ‘ICE was here’: Dedham church’s Nativity scene protests immigration crackdown

The Nativity scene holds "the mirror up to what’s happening," Father Stephen Josoma said. The post ‘ICE was here’: Dedham church’s Nativity scene protests immigration crackdown appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago West Coast city snubs ‘Christmas’ from tree lighting again while activists wave Palestinian flag onstage

Critics slammed Portland's 41st annual tree lighting ceremony for political messaging and removing Christmas references while maintaining holiday traditions like Santa Claus visits.

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Leftist Portland's 'Tree' Lighting Ceremony Avoids Saying the Word 'Christmas'

Christmas got political in Portland, Oregon, on Friday night during the city's 41st-annual holiday celebration. The post VIDEO: Leftist Portland’s ‘Tree’ Lighting Ceremony Avoids Saying the Word ‘Christmas’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago First lady Melania Trump decorates the White House for Christmas: 'Home is Where the Heart Is'

EXCLUSIVE: The White House is officially decorated for Christmas, with First Lady Melania Trump celebrating the season with decor to match this year’s theme, “Home is Where the Heart Is."

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4 d. ago 'Insult to Our Traditions': Faceless 'Inclusive' Nativity Scene Sparks Backlash in Brussels

A faceless and "inclusive" Nativity scene put on by the city of Brussels has sparked controversy and calls for it to be removed, with critics branding the installation as an insult to Christian heritage and tradition. The post ‘Insult to Our Traditions’: Faceless ‘Inclusive’ Nativity Scene Sparks Backlash in Brussels appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Iconic DC landmark unveils first Christmas tree as part of push to revive holiday spirit

Kennedy Center's inaugural Christmas tree lighting features an 18-foot red spruce from Virginia's Appalachian Mountains, donated by the U.S. Forest Service.

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3 w. ago Fitchburg police defend actions during ICE arrest after man appears to seize while holding child

A top Homeland Security official said emergency medical personnel “found no legitimate medical episode,” despite the chaotic scene filmed by bystanders. The post Fitchburg police defend actions during ICE arrest after man appears to seize while holding child appeared first on Boston.com.

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