“Sum sum sum sum sumbhavichallo, sumbhavichallo; Bethlehem goshalaya athu sumbhavichallo,”the carolers belted out with gusto.

Volunteer musicians fill Tulsa hospital hallways with Christmas carols, offering comfort and joy to patients, visitors and staff.

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One Sunday some time ago, I was browsing through Spotify playlists — gospel and blues from the mid-20th century, mostly. At times I find myself wishing for a little more variety in the religious ...

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Qween Jean, the organizer and founder of Black Trans Liberation Kitchen and TransGiving, addresses guests: “It’s such a ...

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In Nigeria, Christmas is celebrated on 25 December, often with family and outings in the city. At first, Helsinki's near-total quiet during the holidays felt strange, but Adeshina says he has come to ...

Joy de Leon was a retiree looking for community and ways to stay fit when she found ACRS, a nonprofit aided by reader ...

At a Barbados beach barbecue, I attempted to attract the attention of handsome Dwayne. I ended up with drenched hair and no sunglasses or bikini top ...

Americans eat a lot of beef — nearly 59 pounds per person this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That ...