Because it’s such a special holiday, we often try to spend Christmas with friends and family. After spending a few enjoyable holiday seasons with our loved ones, the memories of such good times build up, both in number and in stature, in our minds.
That, in turn, causes us to try to either re-create such memories [...]

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Four stately, 20-foot-tall pine trees bordering Leon Knitt’s yard at 1612 N. Edgewood Drive were barely ankle high when Knitt planted them about 20 years ago.

Each tree owes its existence to Christmas trees Knitt took to the city in exchange for a seedling planted the next spring.
On Friday, nearly two decades later, Knitt hauled two [...]

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We have no set rule in our house for when we dismantle the Christmas tree, but after many years, I’ve reached this conclusion: The moment you walk through the room without noticing it, it’s time to kick the tree to the curb.
Christmas trees should stop you in your tracks, if not literally, then emotionally. The [...]

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Since the fall of the Soviet Union, January 7th has become an official national holiday. This is the date of the Russian Orthodox Christmas; Nativity of Christ; celebration. Many Orthodox Christian traditions have adopted December 25th for their Nativity or Christmas celebration which culminates with the observance of Theophany (Feast of the Manifestation), the Baptism [...]

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While most have long since taken down the Christmas tree and packed away the decorations, members of the Russian Orthodox Church Thursday began their Christmas celebration.
The Russian Orthodox will continue to celebrate the feast for eight days by giving gifts and visiting family and friends.
“Christmas Day is the beginning, where often it seems like the [...]

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