celebrations
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Israel
Jerusalem lights up for Christmas
Jerusalem is getting ready for Christmas. The Jerusalem Municipality distributed approximately 350 Christmas trees to residents free of charge on…
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Entertainment
From ringing bells to eating grapes, nations enjoy wide range of New Year’s traditions
Watching the ball drop at Times Square in New York City, whether live or on television, is a New Year’s…
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Israel
Israel’s Ambassador speaks at Truman Presidential Library
Speaking at the Truman Presidential Library May 11, Michael Herzog, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, shared the crucial role…
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Kansas, Missouri brace for major winter storm
Kansas and Missouri are set to begin the New Year with a winter storm bringing ice and up to a…
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How to celebrate Christmas with those of other faiths or no faith
The Christmas season can be stressful for many as they gather with family members who may be unbelievers or followers…
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Faith
How do Christian-Jewish families navigate the Christmas tree?
Traditionally, for Christian-Jewish families – or at least in writing about them – the month of December is referred to…
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Archaeology and History
The history of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations in Kansas City
Thanksgiving and Christmas around the area are celebrated in a uniqueness that can only be Kansas City. New York has…
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Travel
Kansas City area offers numerous events for July 4 weekend
Dry weather is in the forecast for the July 4 weekend, and a number of activities are on tap for…
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Missouri News
Submissions sought for Missouri Bicentennial time capsule
The Missouri Bicentennial time capsule is seeking submissions from clubs, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and government agencies to commemorate…
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Gov. Parson inauguration will tie into Missouri bicentennial
Gov. Mike Parson intends to commemorate the beginning of Missouri’s bicentennial year when he takes the oath of office in…
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