It's another Christmas in Bethlehem with the war still raging in Gaza. Palestinians in the city believed to be the birthplace of Jesus are hurting after more than a year of war.

In Syria, some Christians aren't decorating their homes or putting up Christmas trees because they fear retaliation from rebels.

In Sudan, the severity of famine has worsen, according to hunger experts who say the country is experiencing one of the worst starvation crisis in modern times.

NPR's A Martinez and Steve Inskeep answer holiday trivia questions from "Southern Living Magazine" senior editor Betsy Cribb Watson.

Americans making fun of fruitcake is a holiday tradition. But a Canadian pastry chef and master food preserver would like us to reconsider our assumptions. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 23, 2024.) ...

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, research shows that when we help others, we can also improve our own physical and mental health.

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The city of Bethlehem is in dire straits. Christmas is the busiest time of year in the birthplace of Jesus, packed with pilgrims and tourists. But the streets are empty with the war in Gaza raging.

American Airlines did not have a good start to its Christmas Eve. A "technical issue" led to the temporary grounding of hundreds of flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Alfa Anderson sang on some of Chic's most memorable hits, including "Le Freak," "Good Times," and "My Forbidden Lover." She died on Dec. 17 at 78.

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Bomani Jones, sports journalist and host of the podcast The Right Time with Bomani Jones about the NFL's plunge into Netflix's Live Sporting Events on Christmas Day.