Tag #Christmas

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Eating Disorders: A \"Perfect Storm\" at Christmas

In Northern Ireland, support services for eating disorders are seeing a surge in demand as Christmas presents a particularly challenging time for those affected, with food and social events intensifying existing difficulties.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Londonderry Cathedral's Christmas Festival Draws 4,000 Visitors

St. Columb's Cathedral in Londonderry held a Christmas festival in December, attracting nearly 4,000 visitors with displays like a Victorian village and a 1960s living room, created by local charities, schools, and individuals.

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NYC's Unique Rooftop Holiday Experiences

New York City's holiday season features rooftop attractions: a skating rink at Pier 17 with an Irish-themed bar and a Winter Village at Westlight in Williamsburg with ski chalets and a bounce lounge, both open through December (Pier 17) and March (Westlight).

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Amazon Workers Plan Christmas Strikes Amid Contract Dispute

Thousands of Amazon workers represented by the Teamsters union plan strikes across the US starting December 21, protesting Amazon's refusal to negotiate a contract after union election wins at multiple facilities, including the first unionized Amazon warehouse in the US.

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Contrasting Christmas and Refugee Integration in Dutch TV

The Dutch TV programs "Kerst met de Bauers" and "Alles komt goed" offer contrasting views on Christmas and refugee integration, highlighting Frans Bauer's unexpected role in comforting the elderly and Samrawit's struggle to integrate in the Netherlands while learning Dutch.

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No Poverty
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Churches Offer 'Blue Christmas' Services Amid Rising Holiday Grief

Amid rising holiday stress and grief, numerous churches across the US are implementing 'Blue Christmas' services offering emotional support and community for those struggling with sadness, loss, or political anxieties, reflecting a growing integration of mental health within religious communities.

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Warm Christmas Reunions at Northern Ireland Airports

Thousands of people are traveling through Northern Ireland's airports for Christmas, resulting in heartwarming family reunions, including pets, amid emotional welcomes and celebrations, highlighting the significance of family and togetherness during the holiday season.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Appendicitis Leads to Christmas Eve Emergency

A person experienced severe abdominal pain on Christmas Eve, initially misjudged as a pulled muscle, leading to septic shock and requiring an emergency appendectomy. The chaotic A&E department further complicated treatment but the individual recovered quickly.

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Gaza Conflict Casts Shadow on Christmas for Displaced Palestinian

The ongoing violence in Gaza has profoundly altered Yara's Christmas traditions, transforming her cherished memories of Saint Porphyrius church into symbols of loss and displacement, highlighting the human cost of the conflict and the contrast between her safety in Australia and her family's plight.

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Alsatian Christmas: Joy Amidst War in 1915

In war-torn Europe during Christmas 1915, Alsatian villagers, recently liberated from 40 years of German rule, celebrated their French identity with Christmas trees, traditional costumes, and a festive midnight mass, despite the ongoing war and close proximity to the frontlines.

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Prince Andrew Skips Royal Christmas Events Amidst National Security Concerns

Prince Andrew will miss the Royal Family's pre-Christmas lunch and Sandringham Christmas gathering after a Chinese businessman linked to him was banned from the UK over national security concerns; the prince's office denies any sensitive discussions.

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Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns

To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.

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