From the very first Christmas, when Jesus was born in a humble manger, God’s heart for those in need has been clear. The angel’s proclamation of “good news to the poor” was not just for ...

Christmas is a sad season. The phrase came to Charlie an instant after the alarm clock had waked him, and named for him an amorphous depression that had troubled him all the previous evening.

Holiday lights may have religious roots, but today they also bring joy to people of all backgrounds. For Jewish families, embracing holiday lights doesn’t have to mean celebrating Christmas.