Will County Lifestyle
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‘A beautiful coming together’: Mixed-faith families celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah on same dayDec 23, 2024 9:32 am - On rare occasions, Hanukkah falls on Dec. 25. See how suburban Chicago families celebrate their blended traditions of latkes, light and presents.
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Aurora church displays 40 nativities from around the worldDec 20, 2024 1:34 am - New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated the season with a display of 40 nativity sets from around the world on Sunday, Dec. 15. The sets were loaned by Lo...
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A Christmas classic’s backstory is a reminder of parents’ lasting influenceDec 18, 2024 2:15 pm - Clement C. Moore wrote the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas“ in 1822 to entertain his family. It later became the famous ”The Night Before Christmas.“
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Tri-Cities Salvation Army receives two gold coins valued at over $5,000Dec 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Two gold coins worth over $5,000 were anonymously donated to Salvation Army kettles in Kane County this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of surprise gold coin gifts to help fund operations.
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‘Love Knows Your Name’ at Our Saviour’s Christmas worshipDec 18, 2024 12:01 am - Naperville church is planning five Christmas services with theme "Love Knows Your Name."
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St. Thomas the Apostle sets holiday Mass scheduleDec 16, 2024 10:31 pm - Naperville's St. Thomas the Apostle Church outlines its holiday Mass schedule through Jan. 1, including Christmas Eve, Day and New Year's Masses.
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Chance plane encounter leads to surprising connectionsDec 16, 2024 6:19 pm - Retired pastor meets two women on a flight and through conversation realizes they have numerous unbelievable personal connections. What are the odds?
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‘Comfort and hope’: Blue Christmas services offer solace for those struggling through the holidaysDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Suburban churches are holding special Blue Christmas services around the winter solstice to comfort those feeling lonely, stressed, or in pain amid high holiday expectations.
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Heun: Columnist coauthors book about St. Charles Country Club’s centennialDec 13, 2024 6:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun and his friend Tim Triplett recently completed a two-year project in writing “No Lovelier Place Possible … St. Charles Country Club at 100.”
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United Methodist men gather in Batavia to celebrate Advent, reflect on faithDec 11, 2024 12:03 pm - Prairie Central District United Methodist Men held an Advent celebration for area congregations, with worship, speakers, and a sermon by Rev. Melissa Meyers on finding comfort in "The Coming of the Son.“