Christmas

What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration’s origin and traditions

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Boxing Day, the traditionally British holiday recognized the day after Christmas, offers an extension of the festivities. People in countries like Canada, the U.K. and South Africa spend an extra day with friends, shopping or watching sports. Andrew McLean and his wife moved to the U.S. from Manchester almost 25 years ago. They brought the … Read more

Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide

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Pope Francis delivered a plea for peace in a world torn by conflict in his 2024 Christmas Day “Urbi et Orbi” (“To the City and the World”) address. It came as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million Catholic faithful to Rome. “I invite … Read more

How much Mariah Carey makes from ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

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Mariah Carey performs “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.  Gilbert Flores | Penske Media | Getty Images “I don’t want a lot for Christmas / There is just one thing I need / An answer to just one question / An estimate of Mariah Carey’s song royalties, please?” … Read more

Car slams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack; at least 2 killed, dozens injured, officials say

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At least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday. Authorities said it appeared to be a deliberate attack. The driver of the car was arrested at the scene, Magdeburg police confirmed. They said their current assumption is that he was … Read more