Christmas
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Books
Taylor Swift Breaks a Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on the LP Chart
The latest success of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” gives Swift 68 weeks atop the Billboard 200, surpassing Elvis Presley’s record.
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World
Christmas Comes Early in Ukraine, but Not a Moment Too Soon
Christmas lights flickered on ahead of schedule. Families sang carols a little sooner. And the first presents of the season — by tradition hidden under a pillow or in a boot — appeared two weeks early. Of Ukraine’s many Western-oriented changes, put ...
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World
A Special Christmas Briefing
Wishing you and your family an excellent holiday.
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World
‘God Is Under the Rubble in Gaza’: Bethlehem’s Subdued Christmas
The war in Gaza has prompted the city, traditionally seen as the birthplace of Jesus, to tone down its Christmas celebrations.
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Newyork
The Church, Living in Christmas Past
My mom loved Christmas so much, she would sometimes leave the tree up until April. She dyed a sheet blue for the sky behind the crèche and made a star of tin foil. The cradle would stay empty until Christmas morning; when we tumbled downstairs, the ...
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Books
3,000 Readers Told Us Their Favorite Holiday Movie. Which Came Out on Top?
There’s no “Bah, humbug” here.
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Newyork
A Creamy, Melty Potato Casserole That’s Outrageously Easy to Make
Jansson’s temptation is one of Sweden’s tastiest exports.
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World
Forget Halloween, Bring Ghost Stories Back to Christmas
If your idea of festive joy is being haunted by past memories or driven insane by mysterious specters, have we got the tradition for you.
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Books
Nicki Minaj Has No. 1 Album as Mariah Carey Regains Holiday Crown
Minaj’s first studio LP in five years, “Pink Friday 2,” opens at the top of the album chart, while “All I Want for Christmas Is You” takes the No. 1 singles slot back from Brenda Lee.
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Newyork
Do I Really Have to Wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater?
The holiday party dress code has shown no signs of stopping. Does opting out make you a Grinch?