30 Unique Ways Christmas Is Celebrated Around the World Christmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. Beyond the familiar traditions like Santa Claus, a fir tree, ... 12/17/2024 - 9:00 pm | View Link
Saturnalia and Christmas — how a Pagan Roman festival paved the way for modern Christmas But did you know that the tale of Christmas probably goes back to the ancient city of Rome? Yep, without the Saturnalia festivities in ancient Rome, Christmas as we know it would look very different ... 12/17/2024 - 11:05 am | View Link
Feeling nostalgic? Take look at Christmas-themed imagery from the last century A Christmas-themed throwback might be in order as the merriest of holidays draws near. From sledding to carols, people all over the world have observed Christmas in a similar fashion for the last two ... 12/17/2024 - 10:55 am | View Link
How Christmas is celebrated in 21 places around the world People around the world celebrate Christmas in their own ways. Here are some photos that show what the holiday looks like in different countries. 12/17/2024 - 4:08 am | View Link
Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem: The city founded by Moravians on Christmas eve keeps its traditions alive Moravian missionaries named the Pennsylvania city of Bethlehem after the biblical birthplace of Jesus on Christmas Eve in 1741. 12/17/2024 - 3:57 am | View Link
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 18, the 353rd day of 2024. There are 13 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Dec. 18, 2019, the U. S. House impeached President Donald Trump on two charges, sending his case to the Senate for trial; the articles of impeachment accused him of abusing the power of the presidency to investigate rival Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election and then obstructing Congress’ investigation.
Palm Beach County officials are moving forward with a plan to curb homelessness through the introduction of tiny cottages.
Beyond a place to sleep at night, these tiny homes would provide people with a bathroom, shower and kitchen. And in the face of Florida’s new law banning people from sleeping in public spaces such as in parks, bus stops, on the beach and on sidewalks overnight, this may provide a tangible solution, county officials say.
“My job is making sure we have a workable solution to cure homelessness that doesn’t cost the taxpayers any more money,” said Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Sachs, who has championed the tiny cottages idea.
Palm Beach County would be the latest local government in South Florida exploring the idea of offering that type of housing.
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Former bridge tender who pled guilty in woman’s deadly fall sentenced to 10 years in prison
Which Pier Sixty-Six restaurants will open first — and when
Swampy land deal to wildlife refuge: School district to turn over land in Southwest Ranches
Virtual reality in the courtroom: Broward lawyers and judge don headsets in stand-your-ground hearing
Florida’s Republican electors tout Trump’s victory.
I voted for Donald Trump in 2016, 2020 and most recently, this past November. I am a fan of his economic policies as well as his position on immigration and his overall strategy behind “Making America Great Again.” Nevertheless, I would like to offer caution to President-elect Trump regarding his trade policies, specifically import tariffs aimed at China.
When aspiring 2012 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump weighed in with his threat to slap a 25% import duty on all Chinese manufactured goods, stating “that’s going to do a number of things,” I wondered if he understood China’s ubiquity in the domestic beef, pork and poultry industry, and what such a tax could do to the price of a meal for every family in the U.
Q: The NBA game has gotten so 3-point driven. I love Tyler Herro’s game and for the most part his shot selection this year. But his mid-range game was working, too, and he shoots 80%-plus from the free-throw line. Would love to have seen him get in the paint and shoot an 8-to-10-foot jumper for the win.
The alleged killer of the United Healthcare CEO is a “folk hero” to many. This was done not by the public, but by our politics and our government.
Rich or poor, we all need health care. Our health care providers are money-making machines. The more money they take in, the less they pay out — this is their and their shareholders’ goals.