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Nativity scenes often reflect cultural influences, Baylor scholars say
The Religion WorldHow the birth of Jesus is portrayed in art has changed over time and often reflects the culture and times of the artists, according to scholars at the Baylor University. In these times, a nativity scene may show Mary exhausted by childbirth while Joseph... -
Local Groundhogs Likely to be Sleeping on Feb. 2
TribLocal - ElmhurstGroundhog Day is on its way, when dozens of towns across the country look to local groundhogs to determine how long winter weather will wait …... -
Mexico City residents to mega-quakes: We can handle it
World NowIt's true that sometimes Mexico City can look and feel like the Hollywood set for a movie about the apocalypse. On Tuesday, riding through another big quake, it proved that it's a city that can take a punch.... -
2011 Holiday Guide: Dozens more shows for the season
If real-life holiday drama has you down — or you simply want to take a break from the fun-but-hectic festivities and relax — we’ve got a list that you can check twice, filled with shows both naughty and nice. Traditional to irreverent,...Tags: Irving Berlin, Entertainment Events, Religious Festivals, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Harold Washington Library Center
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Santa's not pagan
Tribune Media ServicesAs a non-Christian with a deep affection for Christmastime, I've always felt a little left out around this time of year, but not in the way you might think. I've always felt a bit out of place with the venerable conservative tradition of denouncing the...Tags: Christmas, Religious Festivals, Hanukkah, Holidays, Civil Unrest
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Fall Officially Arrives This Week
FOX 17 MeteorologistIt's been feeling like fall lately, now officially it will happen this week as we transition from summer to fall on Friday at 5:05 a.m. It's called the autumnal (or fall) equinox, the moment where the sun will be exactly over the equator. It generally...Tags: Weather Reports
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Telescopes, spa make a heavenly resort
MEADOWS OF THE DAN, Va. — As the winding road leads guests up the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to the 12,000-acre Primland resort, you can't help but notice how close you are to the nighttime sky. No haze of city lights. No tall buildings...Tags: Bars and Clubs, Rentals, Astronomy, Dining and Drinking, Personal Service
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Takashi Murakami helps Google celebrate summer (and winter) solstice
Culture MonsterGoogle teams up with Takashi Murakami on doodle art... -
Fall planting: It's prime time for Southern California gardens
L.A. at HomeThe question comes every spring as our state flower, Eschscholzia californica, blooms. “Is it too late to plant poppies?” The answer is no.... -
The Dry Garden: Scout for the best roses, then let beauties prove just how tough they can be
L.A. at HomeThis may not be the time to plant a rose, but as a long rose season concludes its spring flush, it is an ideal moment to study the varieties around town, then consider which ones you like and what they...... -
Omarr's Daily Astrological Forecast for December 22, 2011
Tribune Media ServicesBIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Chris Carmack was born in Washington, D.C., on this day in 1980. This birthday guy is probably best recognized for his portrayal of Luke Ward on "The O.C." from 2003-04. He's since guest-starred on episodes of "Drop Dead Diva," "NCIS"...Tags: Washington, DC, The O.C. (tv program)
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2012 Isn't the End of the World, Mayans Insist
KTLA NewsMEXICO CITY -- Apolinario Chile Pixtun is tired of being bombarded with frantic questions about the Mayan calendar supposedly "running out" on Dec. 21, 2012. After all, it's not the end of the world. Or is it? Definitely not, the Mayan Indian elder...Tags: Mexico, Archaeology, Indiana Jones (fictional character), Death, Astronomy
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