Society
Divorce doesn’t have to be ugly. How about a sweet ritual instead?
Some couples are holding ceremonies to mark the end of a marriage, complete with flowers and music
Celebrations
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Religion
The Christmas crèche has an enduring appeal, a powerful symbol of hope
The crèche evokes Eden before the fall, a moment of paradise regained where all God’s creatures dwell in harmony
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Culture
Christmas performances of Handel’s Messiah are both worship and fun
'Tis the season to sing Christmas's most famous liturgical masterpiece and it's a profound spiritual experience for all
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Society
Christmas pageant mishaps make fond memories, Larry Krotz finds
At age nine, Larry Krotz and his friends were praying for a crisis during the festive program, something to feast on for the coming year
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Religion
Easter contains difficult themes for children; these tips help explain
Children often have more knowledge of betrayal, bad choices, suffering, pain and death than we give them credit for
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Society
Christmas Eve in Bethlehem brings insights into Middle East issues
Writer Sherry Ann Chapman spent three months in East Jerusalem and the West Bank last year, learning first-hand what it means to celebrate the season in the midst of conflict
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Religion
Christmas story of the manger tiptoes into our hearts each year
David Giuliano, the moderator, says the Nativity stories are doorways into the house of faith called Jesus, and they allow us to find ourselves in the story
