Faith. Hope. Charity. Sure, Christmas brought its usual supersized feasts and gift-giving flurries. But across Los Angeles County, Christmas Day for millions inspired Masses and spiritual services celebrating the birth of Jesus, prayers for peace during violent times around the world, and efforts to feed and clothe the poor across a region still beset by … Read more
As much as big, hearty meals are part of the holidays for many, so are leftovers. One specialist is advising Canadians to take precautions to ensure food poisoning doesn’t spoil your post-holiday cheer — especially following a slew of foodborne illnesses recorded this year. Reports of salmonella outbreaks in connection with cantaloupes sold in at … Read more
Flying reindeer, elves and Santa Claus might seem a little far-fetched to some, so today we look at some of the science (and magic) regarding the massive mission that will take place across the globe. How long is the mission? Let’s assume Santa distributes gifts from 5 p.m. to midnight, or for seven hours. Due … Read more
By Steven Herbert, City News Service As Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago, churches and nonprofits and even a comedy club are providing places to worship and refuge for the homeless and needy on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25. Cathedral services On Monday, Cathedral of Our Lady of … Read more
Parishioners attend a Christmas Eve service led by Bishop Rodrigo Romano in a makeshift tent on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in the parking lot at Second Samoan Congressional Church in Long Beach. The church interior was severely damaged by a fire earlier this month forcing the mass to be held outside. (Photo by Howard Freshman, … Read more
Few names exude “quiet luxury” like the ultra-luxe Aman Resorts. Its hotels bear its moniker: from Amanoi in Vietnam, to Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro and the hotel that started it all — Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand. Fans of the brands — known as ‘Aman Junkies’ — are accustomed to paying its top-dollar rates, which … Read more
As Canadians enjoy the festivities in the next few weeks, some of the country’s seniors may be going through the holidays alone. While loneliness needs to be combatted at every part of the year, experts say the holiday season can be particularly challenging. Toronto-area senior Hyman Blajchman, 86, is facing another holiday alone in his … Read more
The director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) told people to stay home if they are sick in a holiday message Friday. “We continue to see a lot of respiratory illness right now. Flu, COVID and RSV are spreading in most of the country,” Mandy Cohen said in a Friday video posted to the … Read more
Usually, summer vacations for schools in India typically start around the end of April or early May and extend for about six to eight weeks. However, depending on the geography of our country, the exact timing can differ between regions and educational boards. During the summer vacation holidays, students get lots of holiday homework. In … Read more
Your shopping list may not be quite finished. But after weeks of shouldering through the holiday crowds — you certainly are. So you decide gift cards are good enough to get you to the finish line. That scene is so prosaic that the gift card has become an ubiquitous present in the culture, and is … Read more
