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In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations

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In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations JERUSALEM (RNS) — Gaza’s tiny Christian community prayed with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who received permission from Israel to visit the parish of the Holy Family in the embattled enclave. The post In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations appeared first on RNS.

Religion News Service 811 2024-12-25

Hanukkah celebrations in Vienna

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Hanukkah celebrations in Vienna I am traveling to Vienna and will be there from the 24th-29th. Hanukkah starts on the 25th and I am wondering if there are any menorah lightings in Vienna or public Hannukah celebrations throughout that week? submitted by /u/SadOcelots

Reddit Travel 538 2024-12-22

NFL has no issue with ‘Trump dance’ celebrations

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NFL has no issue with ‘Trump dance’ celebrations The NFL does not plan to crack down the “Trump Dance” and in fact has “no issue” with its players incorporating the dance into their on-field celebrations.

ESPN 1.1k 2024-11-20

12 arrested in celebrations after Dodgers’ WS win

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12 arrested in celebrations after Dodgers’ WS win A dozen arrests were reported by Los Angeles police after crowds took to the streets following the Dodgers’ World Series win. The damage included a Metro bus being set on fire.

ESPN 422 2024-11-01

Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs and European thinking in surprising ways

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Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs and European thinking in surprising ways (The Conversation) — The Aztecs deliberated on how to continue their traditions and preserve their group identity following the Spanish invasion. The post Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs and European thinking in surprising ways appeared first on RNS.

Religion News Service 382 2024-10-29

How Indigenous peoples are reclaiming their celebrations of the summer solstice − and using them to resist

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How Indigenous peoples are reclaiming their celebrations of the summer solstice − and using them to resist (The Conversation) — A historian of astronomy writes about the role of astronomical events in Indigenous cultures − and also the exploitation of their sacred traditions in present times. The post How Indigenous peoples are reclaiming their celebrations of the summer solstice − and using them to resist appeared first on Religion News Service.

Religion News Service 1.1k 2024-06-25

Info about Dubai NYE celebrations

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Info about Dubai NYE celebrations This year I will be in Dubai for NYE, but having never been in the city, I am not sure how the celebrations work. Where do you recommend to go? Burj or the Palm? Is it possible to attend them for free? where to have dinner? What’s the expected cost in a restaurant? I would avoid spending more than 100$ per person to be fair. Any other advice? ​ …

Reddit Travel 1.1k 2024-03-02