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After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve

The great Santa deception arguably breaches the ninth commandment (‘Thou shalt not bear false witness’), but I think God would cut us some slack, says vicar Ravi Holy

More than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhães were among those playing games with children, some of whom have been receiving treatment for several years

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots made in the likeness of one of the Catholic religion’s most important figures could ‘homogenise’ our understanding of its traditions and practices over time, experts say.

Maxence Lacroix, scorer of an own goal, had his spot-kick saved as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties to reach a League Cup semi against Chelsea

But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes is a line from one of my least favourite Christmas carols. Apart from being generally saccharine, Away in a Manger depicts baby Jesus as something truly exceptional – a baby that does not cry.

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.

Christianity began with the appearance of an angel. In the gospel of Luke, Mary is told by the angel Gabriel she will conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus.

Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”.

You’re likely familiar with the White Elephant gift exchange, and you’ve likely played it at your Christmas parties. This popular tradition makes such gatherings more festive, and sometimes, rowdy, all because of the swap of presents. Here are some examples of gifts that people fought for, and you’re about to…