This Christmas, NEPOMAK branches worldwide held events to remember the missing persons of Cyprus. These events were coordinated globally by NEPOMAK (the World Federation of Young Diaspora Cypriots) and POMAK (the World Federation of Diaspora Cypriots), with the support of the Presidential Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Photis Photiou. Events were held in… […]
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St Knut’s Day: Jan 13 – The Scandinavian Fun Finale To Christmas!


Every culture has its own unique holidays and traditions, but one of the most interesting cultural holidays is St Knut’s Day. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Europe History Ancient Traditions Read Later Source
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Russia and Ukraine in the shadow of war


Both Russian and Ukrainian presidents marked the occasion, with Vladimir Putin calling for a 36-hour ceasefire and Volodymyr Zelensky hailing Ukrainians for their fighting spirit. Source
Why do some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January ?


Every year on 6 and 7 January, millions of Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, almost two weeks after their western counterparts have already feasted and rung in the New Year. For several countries in Europe, including Ukraine, Serbia, Montenegro, Russia and Belarus, parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and African countries such as Egypt… […]
Two ethnic Serbs injured in Christmas Eve shooting in Kosovo, suspect arrested


An 11-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man were injured after a gunman opened fire from a moving vehicle near the southern town of Shtërpce/Štrpce, Kosovo authorities said on Friday. Source
Christmas and Epiphany are marked in Ukraine, Serbia and Czechia


Christmas and Epiphany are marked in Ukraine, Serbia and Czechia Source
Teacher Frustrated As Half Her Students Detransitioned Over Christmas Break


BEAVERTON, OR — Third-grade teacher Ms. Gaywood (she/her) became frustrated during the first day back from the holiday break when she discovered half her students had detransitioned and were no longer identifying as made-up genders. Source
Lego Set, Nerf Gun, Xbox Lose Out To Christmas Wrapping Paper Tubes Again


NEWARK, DE — Despite a Christmas haul that included a $250 Marvel-themed “Sanctum Sanctorum” LEGO set, the long-range “NERF Ultra Pharoah Blaster” gun for $50, and an Xbox for $499, the most coveted gift among the children in the Coogan household this year was the wrapping paper tube, according to sources. Source
Three Power Substations Attacked In Washington State On Christmas Day


Increased sabotage incidents on the US power grid are very concerning. On Christmas Day, three substation facilities were vandalized in Pierce County, Washington, plunging thousands of customers into total darkness, according to ABC News. Source
Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don’t be power-hungry


“VATICAN CITY (AP) — Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism.” MATTHEW 23: 1Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and […]
RH – Christmas Folllies, Plus Sons of Isaac


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Christmas thrift: Austrians cut festive spending due to inflation


Faced by rising bills and prices, Austria’s Christmas shoppers are tightening their bets, according to retailers who warn of jop cuts next year. Source
A Greek Christmas in the Diaspora – the Challenges and the Blessings


Christmas in the Diaspora can be bittersweet for many of us who have loved ones in Greece. However, it’s also a time of year we can embrace our unique identity, a combination of two cultures, and share it with others. One of the main challenges Greeks face in the lead up to Christmas is the… […]
Why the Christmas Story’s Virgin Birth Wouldn’t Surprise Early Christians


Every year on Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of their religion’s founder, Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee. Read more Section: News General Read Later Source
Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Libertarian Child


Raising a libertarian child can be tough, especially since they see your authority as totally illegitimate and say things like “AM I BEING DETAINED?” when you tell them to clean their room. If you have a libertarian kid, Christmas is a great opportunity to win them over with some perfect Christmas presents! Source
Judo Jerusalem Masters: Christmas comes early for many Judoka


It was the final day of the World Judo Masters, here in Jerusalem and it did not disappoint, as it continued the incredible momentum of the previous 2! Hundreds of excited Judo fans packed the Pais Arena to cheer on their heroes! Source
Despina Vandi performed a memorable Christmas concert in Agrinio


Despina Vandi was in Agrinio on Wednesday night and performed at a big Christmas concert in the packed Democracy Square. The popular singer took the stage and started singing big hits, both old and more recent. Shortly before going on stage, Despina uploaded a selfie posing in front of her mirror. See the photo: READ… […]
Which Christmas destinations abroad did Greeks choose this year


Paris, London, Rovaniemi, Vienna but also Egypt, New York and Dubai are the top destinations chosen by Greeks to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays. Of course, Munich, Budapest, Belgrade and the ski resort in Bansko are not missing from the list of options. Speaking to Proto Thema, the president of the Federation of… […]
Cardinal Blasts ‘Woke’ Rewording Of Traditional Christmas Carols


Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has hit out at the ‘woke’ rewriting of Christmas carols. Cardinal Nichols, the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, said that preserving the traditional songs was more important than ‘sensitivities […] The post Cardinal Blasts ‘Woke’ Rewording Of Traditional Christmas Carols appeared first on News Punch. Source
Official Bans Christmas Celebrations in District in Indonesia


Performance at culinary festival in Serang, capital of Banten Province, in March 2017. (Banten tourism office, Creative Commons) SURABAYA, Indonesia (Morning Star News) – A high-level official in western Indonesia on Saturday (Dec. 17) announced an agreement with a multi-faith body that prohibits Christmas celebrations in a district at sites without… Source
‘Merry Christmas, You Fragile Snowflakes!’: The 2022 Right Wing Watch Holiday Gift Guide


With the war on Christmas supposedly upon us, Right Wing Watch took a spin through some of the looniest gifts being hawked to good conservatives this holiday season. Right Wing Watch’s 2022 annual gift guide is here. Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animal Everyone knows that there really is no point in celebrating the birth of […]
ACH (2007) I Ask YOU #4 – Christmas


In today’s episode of, “I Ask YOU,” originally broadcast on December 21 2022, Andy presents a show entitled, “Christmas.” “I Ask YOU,” is a solo show in which you, the audience, can choose to participate. You can do this by answering the questions privately to yourself, or alternatively I invite you to email any answers […]
ACH (2005) Mallificus Scott – The Limeys #100 – We Limeys Wish You A Merry Christmas


In today’s show originally broadcast on December 19 2022, Andy presents “The Limeys” with his co-host Mallificus Scott for a show entitled, “We Limeys Wish You A Merry Christmas.” We discussed: the Jim Rizoli and Reed T. Sainsbury Odysee clip that we played during the show intro segment; our broadcasts over the Christmas period; great […]