Candlelight, carols and chalk blessings shape Christmas across Eastern Europe

Receiving a chalk blessing at the doorway or decorating wooden boats instead of Christmas trees may seem unfamiliar to many outside the region. Yet across Eastern and Central Europe, Christmas is still marked by traditions shaped by faith, memory and shared life — customs that quietly anchor the season in meaning and community. 

Candlelight, carols and chalk blessings shape Christmas across Eastern Europe
America's most sinful cities: What you need to know

America's most sinful cities: What you need to know

Which American cities are the most "sinful?" The Christian Post's Ian Giatti joins Billy Hallowell to break down the top three most sinful cities listed in a recent WalletHub study. He explains what that means and why it matters.

FBI arrests 'Darkwitch' planning New Year's Eve attack in New Orleans

A fifth suspect in a far-left terrorist group’s New Year’s Eve bombing plot, a former member of the U.S. Marines trained in combat who uses the aliases “Darkwitch She/Her" and "Kateri The Witch," was arrested on his way to New Orleans with guns, a gas canister and body armor in the car, according to court documents. 

FBI arrests 'Darkwitch' planning New Year's Eve attack in New Orleans

Pastor shuts down church without warning congregants

A Tennessee pastor who reportedly shut down his church, seized control of the congregation’s cash and real estate, then took up another preaching job in a different town has agreed to return control of the church’s assets to the congregation following pushback from members.

Pastor shuts down church without warning congregants

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