No room in the plaza for `Nativity Story' Chicago Tribune
City advises against film ads at holiday fest A Nativity display has a spot at this year's holiday celebrations in Daley Plaza. So does an Islamic crescent and a Jewish menorah.
Religion briefs Los Angeles Daily News
"Fair Trade" holiday bazaar,10a.m.-4p.m. today, Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, 12355 Moorpark St. Call (818) 769-5911 or (818) 243-3492.
The Berkeley Daily Planet Berkeley Daily Planet
Kali Grosberg of Berkeley lay down on the sidewalk in front of the Oakland Federal Building on Tuesday. Two friends wrapped her in a shroud and placed green rosemary springs on her still body.
Iraq's blackest day leaves 160 dead and raises fears of all-out civil war The Scotsman
SIX car bombs killed 160 people in a Shiite stronghold of Iraq's capital, Baghdad, yesterday, in the bloodiest attack since the 2003 invasion.
Feeling troubled? Try a little gratitude Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Bill Lutz of Monongahela is an example of someone who remains thankful in the face of life's complications.
Toys for Tots rejects talking Jesus doll Pantagraph
LOS ANGELES -- A talking Jesus doll has been turned down by the Marine Reserves' Toys for Tots program. A suburban Los Angeles company offered to donate 4,000 of the foot-tall dolls, which quote Bible verses, for distribution to needy children this holiday season.
Israeli 'budget' cluster bombs killing civilians The Scotsman
THE Israeli army preferred saving money to saving the lives of Lebanese civilians, when it went to war against Hezbollah, according to sources within the Jewish state's armed forces.
Outcry as Iran set for 11 public hangings The Scotsman
TEHRAN'S hardline Islamic regime is preparing to publicly hang 11 Iranian Arabs convicted of "enmity with God" for their alleged involvement in a bombing campaign in which over 20 were killed last year, after what rights activists say were summary
Celtic to avoid rap after Love Street chants The Scotsman: Sport
CELTIC will not suffer any consequences if their fans are reported for offensive singing during Sunday's Bank of Scotland Premierleague clash with St Mirren.
'Greetings!' offers the possibility of miracles The Trenton Times
As the holidays approach, many people feel the need to take stock of their lives: what has been good, what needs improving, what are the blessings? Remember that blessings do not need to be "earth- shattering" events. Perhaps it's just having someone say, "I love you" and really mean it.

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See Arthur Waskow's Seasons of our Joy for a full detailed explanation. Another popular custom, which originated with the Jewish mystics in Safed in the
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A Book of Jewish Holidays. Illustrated by Bari Weissman. Includes a short history of Passover and an explanation of holiday symbols. Reviews at Amazon
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Sukkot: Festival of Booths.
King Solomon chose Sukkot as the holiday during which he consecrated the first with pilgrims coming to Jerusalem from Jewish communities all over.
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