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Theologians, historians and astronomers have debated the Biblical story for centuries. "The Adoration of the Magi" by Guiseppe Chiari (1654-1727). The Virgin Mary, seated on the left and turned to the ...

Fort Worth’s “Homeless Christmas Tree” is seen with decorations Dec. 31, 1991. The lone tree that sits on a prominent hill west of Oakland Boulevard. next to Interstate 30 east of downtown is fully ...

Taco Bell fans are calling it "a Christmas miracle" — but not everyone is feeling the holiday cheer. The fast-food giant announced that its cult-favorite Quesarito returned to menus nationwide Dec. 18 ...

For Reno-Tahoe, Christmas not only means yuletide cheer but special dinner menus and deals for casino and hotel restaurants. Options include fancy fare at places like the Ritz Carlton Tahoe, which is ...

These family and fine-dining restaurants in Redding will prepare special Christmas dinner menus for diners who want to feast on holiday fare without the cooking and clean up. Some restaurants’ chefs ...

The NBA will feature a five-game slate on Christmas Day for basketball fans. The day's matchups include superstars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Nikola Jokic. Basketball fans are getting ...

The direction, distance and motion of the comet through the sky during its closest approach could have made it seem like it was hovering over Bethlehem when Jesus was said to have been born. When you ...

Long live the Queen … of Christmas. Mariah Carey has landed another round of glory for her ubiquitous holiday bop "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The sprightly song is now the longest-running No. 1 ...

Several restaurants in the Upstate are offering take-home meal kits for the Christmas holiday. Most restaurants will have limited hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Meal ...

When it comes to choosing and decorating live Christmas trees, balsam fir ranks as the state’s favorite. Thank that fresh, piney scent replicated in candles, soaps, lotions and air fresheners this ...

Looking for a festive way to celebrate Christmas in Des Moines? Whether you’re dreaming of prime rib in a candlelit dining room or a proper Midwest dinner filled with holiday favorites, restaurants ...