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According to the website Poem Analysis, “Christmas Bells,” written in 1863, contrasts war’s despair with Christmas hope, reflecting a longing for peace amid the Civil War’s discord.

The classic Pogues song, free of treacle but full of spirit, has become a favorite for listeners who prefer their holiday ...

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Presented by Eureka Springs Theater Company, guests are invited to journey through scenes from Charles Dickens' story, staged throughout the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa.

SpongeBob SquarePants has its own treasure trove of holiday episodes, and we rank the best ones from the iconic Nickelodeon ...

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey and "Christmastime Is Here" by Vince Guaraldi Trio are among the best ...

What are the best Christmas carols of all time? We asked 50 choirmasters for their choices... here are the results ...

The Bells of St. Mary’s’ and ‘The Bishop’s Wife’ blend faith, humor and humanity in stories that continue to lift spirits at ...

From bestselling fiction to hidden gems, these are the books worth wrapping this festive season, Books, Times Now ...

No party was spared as Dartmouth-Cole Harbour MP Darren Fisher shared his latest Christmas poem in the House of Commons. Fisher, who picked up the annual tradition from former MP Rodger Cuzner in 2023 ...

Various holiday-themed events, including walking tours, plays and activities for families, are taking place in Northwest ...