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The ancient practice of Advent promises to make this the best Christmas yet

By Jim Daly and Focus on the Family – Higher Ground Partner

Americans are opting for European Christmas festivities, drawn by the holiday spirit that comes alive across the continent. Photo credit: Depositphotos.

Why American travelers are choosing Europe for Christmas

By Mandy Applegate - Associated Press

People and dogs take part during the Rescue Dogs of London and Friends Christmas Jumper Parade, outside Buckingham Palace in central London on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. PA Photo. (James Manning/PA via AP)

Pooches in pullovers strut their stuff at London’s canine Christmas sweater parade

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A department store display tree showed me miracles are real during my first Christmas as a Christian

By Işık Abla – Special to Higher Ground

An aerial view shows a packed parking lot at Citadel Outlets in Commerce, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, as early Black Friday shoppers arrive at the mall. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Retailers coax Black Friday shoppers into stores with big discounts and giveaways

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This image released by Disney shows the characters Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, left, and Moana, voiced by Auli'i Cravalho, in a scene from "Moana 2." (Disney via AP)

‘Moana’ sea-quel hits theaters for Thanksgiving weekend

By Plugged In – Higher Ground Partner

Christmas movie night. File photo credit: FTiare via Shutterstock.

Jim Daly: 10 Family-friendly Christmas movies for Thanksgiving week

By Jim Daly and Focus on the Family – Higher Ground Partner

Christmas stress - counting expenses, needed for winter holidays. File photo credit: Vitalii Stock via Shutterstock.

Report: Cost of ‘12 Days of Christmas’ gifts rising faster than inflation

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

First lady Jill Biden, right, walks with her grandson Beau Biden after receiving the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Turkey pardons, Christmas tree and ‘friendsgiving’ launch final Biden White House holiday season

By Bill Barrow, Darlene Superville and Aamer Madhani - Associated Press

Nowadays, figuring out what you want for Christmas involves scrolling through social media. Plugged In from Focus on the Family helps you decode the social media-inspired wish lists. Photo credit: ozrimoz via Shutterstock

When your kids ask for the latest trends at Christmas, how do you know what’s safe?

By Emily Tsaio and Plugged In – Higher Ground Partner

Christmas stars illuminate the top of the tents of the Christmas market at Bebelplatz in the city center of Berlin, Germany, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Berlin’s traditional Christmas markets reflect its growing diversity

By Kirsten Grieshaber - Associated Press

Joel Smallbone, right, and Luke Smallbone of For KING + COUNTRY. Photo Courtesy of For KING + COUNTRY.

For KING + COUNTRY to share gospel message of redemption in theaters across America

By Billy Hallowell

The official White House Christmas tree, a 20-foot Fraser fir, is seen at the Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Newland, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

The White House’s Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

By Makiya Seminera - Associated Press

This image released by Prime shows Dwayne Johnson, left, and Chris Evans in a scene from "Red One." (Frank Masi/Prime via AP)

Families won’t be dashing to theaters for Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans’ Christmas flick ‘Red One’

By Plugged In – Higher Ground Partner

FILE – The various Christmas traditions that bring together families and friends are part of what makes the Christmas season so special. Discover these 10 Christmas traditions from around the world. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

How Christians celebrate Christmas around the world

By Marissa Mayer – Higher Ground Contributor

In this Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, women shop for toys ahead of Christmas at a Walmart in Teterboro, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Survey finds inflation chilling Christmas shopping plans

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

In this image take with a drone, a Norway spruce, this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, is prepared for harvest, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in West Stockbridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi)

Crowds flock to small Massachusetts town to send off New York’s Rockefeller Christmas tree

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FILE – The best family Christmas traditions are often the ones that stand the test of time and yield priceless memories year after year. Here are 12 of the best Christmas traditions to start this year.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

12 best family Christmas traditions to enrich your holiday this year

By Marissa Mayer – Higher Ground Contributor

This image released by Cineverse Entertainment shows David Howard Thornton in a scene from "Terrifier 3." (Jesse Korman/Cineverse Entertainment via AP)

‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ fizzles

By Jake Coyle - Associated Press

FILE - Bremerton High assistant football coach Joe Kennedy, front, walks off the field with his lawyer, right, Oct. 16, 2015, after praying at the 50-yard line following a football game in Bremerton, Wash. His story is now the basis for a new faith-fueled movie, "Average Joe," in theaters on Oct, 11, 2024. (Lindsey Wasson/The Seattle Times via AP, File)

‘Average Joe’ not so average: Faith-fueled inspiration in fight for First Amendment freedoms

By Plugged In – Higher Ground Partner