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Trio of Palestinians arrested for allegedly torching Christmas tree at Catholic church in West Bank

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three Palestinians were arrested on accusations of lighting a Christmas tree on fire and damaging part of a Nativity scene at a Catholic church in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Jenin, the Palestinian Authority Police announced. The attack happened at around 3 a.m. Monday, according to the church. Palestinian Authority Police …

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Lions star Amon-Ra St Brown explains why he isn’t fan of playing on Christmas: ‘Don’t even like it’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While football fans may enjoy some NFL football on Christmas Day, not all players share the same thoughts. Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown revealed on his “St. Brown Podcast” with his older brother, Equanimeous, that he isn’t a fan of having to work on the holidays. The Lions, who play …

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Late-night joyride ends in disaster as driver smashes into towering Christmas tree on camera

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Video shows a late-night joyride spiraling out of control as a driver raced around a central square in southern Kazakhstan before crashing into a towering Christmas tree and knocking it over. CCTV footage from the town of Saryagash shows the driver speeding into the largely empty square during the early morning hours …

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Christmas spirit returns to Jesus’ birthplace after more than two years of war

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Thousands flocked to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas for the first time since the implementation of the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas peace deal. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who has served as the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem since 2020, kicked off the celebration during a traditional procession from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, calling for “a Christmas full of …

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Cities across Europe revise Christmas traditions, triggering public backlash

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> ‘Modern’ nativity sparks outrage in Belgium An art installation by German artist Victoria-Maria featuring the Christmas nativity scene with faceless characters. The faceless figures dubbed “zombies” has fueled backlash, vandalism and debate over faith and tradition. (EFE via Reuters Connect.) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Across …

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Pro-life leader praises Vatican’s ‘inspiring’ anti-abortion Nativity scene: ‘It’s really beautiful’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The leader of an international pro-life organization lauded the Nativity scene set up by the Vatican that highlighted the more than 25,000 babies who were not aborted this year thanks to the group’s outreach initiatives. In an interview with Fox News Digital, 40 Days for Life CEO and founder …

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Poland foils ISIS-type bomb plot as Sydney attack triggers UK, Europe terror alerts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Polish authorities have foiled a suspected ISIS-inspired plot to attack a Christmas market, charging a student accused of preparing a mass casualty bombing, according to officials. The case comes as Germany and the U.K. also raised security measures around religious and cultural events after the Sydney shooting Sunday in which 16 people …

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European Christmas markets fortify security measures as terror threats force major operational changes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! European Christmas markets are opening this year under tightened security and rising operational costs, as officials across Germany, France and other parts of Europe respond to what authorities describe as elevated threats to public safety. In Germany, spending on security for public events — including Christmas markets — has increased by about …

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German Christmas market opens nearly one year after deadly attack

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, reopened nearly one year after six people — including a child — were killed in a car-ramming attack. While there were rumors that the festivities were canceled due to security concerns following last year’s tragedy, more than 140 merchants opened their stalls on Thursday morning. The …

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