Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japanese tradition of eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas?
We often hear about bad news, but 2025 offered plenty of positive moments around the world, be it breakthroughs in technology, inspiring achievements in culture and sports, or steps forward in global cooperation, sustainability, and social progress. Across continents, communities celebrated milestones that brought people together, advanced knowledge, and showcased human creativity.
The festive season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year—a time to gather, give, and make memories. It very much is! However, for many families, that joy now carries a quieter undercurrent of financial pressure. Inflation has driven up the price of nearly everything, leaving Canadians rethinking what celebration really means.
Town officials say a fire is threatening Manitoba Hydro transmission lines and, if those lines are damaged, the community could be without power for a month.
Three new swimming sites on the Paris riverbank will open on Saturday — one close to Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, another near the Eiffel Tower and a third in eastern Paris.
The discovery by a team, including current and former University of British Columbia astronomers, brings Saturn's total to 274, almost twice as many as all other planets in our solar system combined, and leaving Jupiter in a distant second place with 95 moons.
