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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

25 Dec 2024

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Dec 25, 2024

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7

Bethlehem Marks Second Subdued Christmas Amid War

Bethlehem observes a quiet Christmas Eve under Gaza war, with missing lights and crowds in Manger Square. Palestinian scouts march softly. barriers near the Church of the Nativity reflect a town hit by conflict and a tourism collapse that fuels unemployment and economic pain.

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Pope Opens 2025 Holy Year At St Peter Basilica

Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Holy Year drawing millions to Rome. From his wheelchair he opened the Holy Door as bells rang and Christmas Eve Mass began. He spoke of hope, debt relief for poor countries, and protecting the planet while marking prison outreach at Rebibbia. Security in Rome was heightened after a recent German attack.

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NORAD Santa tracker origin tied to Cold War morale boost

The NORAD Santa tracker began in 1955 as a morale booster for troops amid Cold War tensions. A Sears ad misprinted a hotline, leading Col. Harry Shoup to answer as Santa, sparking a tradition that grew into a global, multilingual observance tracked by volunteers in Colorado Springs and millions online.

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